Psychometric Properties of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Abuse Short Form (ACE-ASF) for Ecuadorian Youth

Andrés Ramírez; Luis Eduardo Burgos Benavides; Jessica Vanessa Quito Calle; Hugo Fernando Sinchi Sinchi; Javier Herrero Díez; Francisco Javier Rodríguez Díaz

Psychometric Properties of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Abuse Short Form (ACE-ASF) for Ecuadorian Youth

Andrés Ramírez ^[1] ; Luis Burgos-Benavides ^[2] ; Jessica Vanessa Quito-Calle ^[1] ; Hugo Sinchi-Sinchi ^[3] ; Javier Herrero Díez ^[2] ; Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Díaz ^[2]
1. [1] Universidad Politécnica Salesiana
  
  Universidad Politécnica Salesiana
  
  Cuenca, Ecuador
2. [2] Universidad de Oviedo
  
  Universidad de Oviedo
  
  Oviedo, España
3. [3] Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  
  Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  
  Quito, Ecuador
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Localización: EJIHPE: European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, ISSN 2174-8144, ISSN-e 2254-9625, Vol. 15, Nº. 4, 2025, págs. 63-63
Idioma: inglés
DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15040063
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- Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, are a risk factor for mental health and poor socio-emotional development in adulthood. Assessing these experiences in specific populations allows for the identification of patterns and the implementation of preventive interventions. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the abbreviated version of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Abuse Form (ACE-ASF) in Ecuadorian youth, aiming to ensure the validity, reliability, and consistency of the instrument in accurately measuring abuse dimensions in this Ecuadorian population. Methodology: An instrumental study was conducted on the psychometric properties of the eight-item ACE-ASF, applying it to a sample of 840 university students (52.1% females and 47.9% males). The evaluation focused on analyzing the factorial structure and internal consistency of the instrument in this sample. Results: The two-factor model showed a satisfactory fit across all levels of invariance (configural, metric, scalar, and strict), with acceptable fit indices (CFI, TLI, GFI, RMSEA, and SRMR). The internal consistency was adequate, as assessed using the McDonald’s omega and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed using the AVE and HTMT indices, ensuring proper differentiation between the dimensions assessed. Conclusion: The ACE-ASF proved to be a valid and reliable instrument for assessing abuse experiences in Ecuadorian youth. Its two-factor structure reflects distinct yet related dimensions, providing a useful tool for identifying adverse childhood experiences in this population.
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