The short index of self-actualization: A factor analysis study in an Italian sample

• Faraci, Palmira ^[1] ; Cannistraci, Simona ^[2]
  1. [1] Università degli Studi di Enna Kore

     Università degli Studi di Enna Kore

     Enna, Italia

     
  2. [2] University of Genoa

     University of Genoa

     Genoa, Italia

     
• Localización: International Journal of Psychological Research, ISSN 2011-2084, ISSN-e 2011-2084, Vol. 8, Nº. 2, 2015, págs. 23-33
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.21500/20112084.1507
• Títulos paralelos:
  • El Short Index of Self-Actualization: un Análisis factorial en una Muestra Italiana
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  • español

    A lo largo de los años, el concepto de autorrealización ha sido objeto de muchas especulaciones teóricas. El significado fundamental de este concepto implica el descubrimiento del auténtico yo, así como su expresión y desarrollo. Dentro de las herramientas para medir su validez, actualmente hay varios grados adecuados para este propósito. Sin embargo, se considera que la mayoría de estas herramientas conllevan un largo tiempo o presentan problemas al validar incorrectamente. Por estas razones, se ha desarrollado un breve índice de autorrealización (short Index of self-actualization by Jones & Crandall, 1986). Este índice, conocido como Índice de Autorrealización o Escala de Autorrealización, SAS (Short Index of Self-Actualization or Self-Actualization Scale, SAS), se usa ampliamente como modo breve de medir los indicadores de autorrealización. Este estudio proporciona un análisis psicométrico preciso de esta herramienta, recalcando sus ventajas e inconvenientes, para así brindar un punto de partida para análisis más extensos y amplios.

  • English

    The concept of self-actualization has been the subject of much theoretical speculation over the years. The essential meaning entails the discovery of the real self and its expression and development. As for the instruments available to measure the construct, there are currently several scales considered to be suitable to this end. However, many of these have been considered too long or presented problems with inadequate validation. This is the reason why a short index of self-actualization has been developed (Jones & Crandall, 1986). This index, best known as the Short Index of Self-Actualization or the Self-Actualization Scale (SAS), is now a widely used short form to measure self-actualization. The present study provides a psychometric analysis of the SAS, in order to highlight its strengths and weaknesses and to offer a starting point to a further and broaden investigation.

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