The Youth Engagement with Global Sustainability Inventory (YEGSI): development and validity-based studies

• Paulo A. S. Moreira ^[1]
  1. [1] Instituto de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, Universidade Lusíada-Norte (Porto); Centro de Investigação em Psicologia para o Desenvolvimento (CIPD)
• Localización: PsyEcology: Bilingual Journal of Environmental Psychology / Revista Bilingüe de Psicología Ambiental, ISSN-e 1989-9386, ISSN 2171-1976, Vol. 12, Nº. 2, 2021, págs. 228-253
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1080/21711976.2021.1891759
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Inventario de Compromiso Juvenil con la Sostenibilidad: estudios de desarrollo y validez
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  • español

    El constructo del compromiso tiene gran potencial para comprender la conexión subjetiva de los adolescentes y su grado de identificación con los problemas de sostenibilidad en el mundo. Sin embargo, no existen aún instrumentos validados para medir el compromiso con la sostenibilidad global de los jóvenes desde una perspectiva psicológica multidimensional. Este estudio presenta el Inventario de Compromiso Juvenil con la Sostenibilidad Global (Youth Engagement with Global Sustainability Inventory, YEGSI) y una evaluación de sus propiedades psicométricas con una muestra de 692 adolescentes. Un análisis factorial exploratorio con una mitad de la muestra escogida aleatoriamente (n = 341) encontró cinco dimensiones: cognitiva, emocional, conductual, escolar, y familiar. Un análisis factorial confirmatorio aplicado a los participantes restantes (n = 351) apoyó el uso de estos factores en un modelo de cinco factores correlacionados. Las cinco subescalas mostraron buena fiabilidad. Se identificaron correlaciones positivas entre las dimensiones del YEGSI y el bienestar, lo que indica que la escala tiene validez convergente. En resumen, el YEGSi parece ser un instrumento de medida válido y fiable. Este instrumento puede potencialmente ayudar en el desarrollo de la teoría y la práctica del compromiso con la sostenibilidad.

  • English

    The construct of engagement has great potential for understanding adolescents’ subjective connection to/identification with global sustainability issues. However, there are currently no validated instruments for measuring young people’s engagement with global sustainability from a multidimensional psychological perspective. This study presents the Youth Engagement with Global Sustainability Inventory (YEGSI) and an assessment of its psychometric properties using a sample of 692 adolescents. An exploratory factor analysis using a random half of the sample (n = 341) revealed five dimensions: cognitive, emotional, behavioural, school, and family. A confirmatory factor analysis using the remaining participants (n = 351) supported modelling these factors as a correlated five-factor model. All five subscales had good reliability. Positive correlations between YEGSI dimensions and wellbeing were identified, indicating the scale had convergent validity. In sum, the YEGSI appeared to be a valid and reliable measure. This measure has the potential to develop research and practice in the domain of engagement with sustainability.

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