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Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Arabic Version of the Flourishing Scale

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  • Saeed Abdullah AL-Dossary

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The flourishing Scale (FS) is a measure of overall life well-being. The aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Arabic version of the FS in the Saudi Arabian context. Data was collected from two samples- 969 students at two universities and 299 full-time employees working in multiple sectors. Internal consistency of the FS was examined by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient to test relaibility. To evaluate convergent and discriminant validity, the FS was compared with other measures of well-being, happiness, and depression. In order to examine the factor structure and the measurement invariance of the FS across study samples, confirmatory factor analysis and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis were performed. The FS showed good internal reliability as well as convergent and discriminant validity. Results also provided support for a one-factor and an invariant structure of the FS. Taken together, these results suggest that the FS Arabic version is a reliable and valid measure for the Arabic cultural context.

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  • Saeed Abdullah AL-Dossary, 2021. "Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Arabic Version of the Flourishing Scale," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(2), pages 1-20, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijpsjl:v:13:y:2021:i:2:p:20
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