Abstract

We examine the psychometric properties of the Weinberger Adjustment Inventory (WAI) from a modern psychometric perspective, including second-order models, better estimation of reliability, and measurement invariance, among a sample of young adults (N = 610, M = 21.33 years, SD = 3.09 years) from Portugal. Results indicated that only the four-factor intercorrelated confirmatory models of the WAI Distress and Restraint scales, and the two-factor intercorrelated confirmatory models of the WAI Defensiveness scales showed adequate fits. The WAI showed good reliability and distinctive correlates with other psychometric measures and criterion variables. Cross-gender measurement invariance was established. Our findings support the WAI as a valid and reliable measure.

摘要

我们从现代心理测量的角度研究了温伯格调整量表（WAI）的心理测量特性，包括二阶模型、更好的可靠性估计和测量不变性，在年轻人样本中（N = 610，M = 21.33岁，SD = 3.09 年）来自葡萄牙。结果表明，只有 WAI 痛苦和约束量表的四因素互相关验证模型以及 WAI 防御量表的两因素互相关验证模型显示出足够的拟合度。WAI 显示出良好的可靠性，并且与其他心理测量指标和标准变量具有独特的相关性。建立了跨性别测量不变性。我们的研究结果支持 WAI 作为一项有效且可靠的措施。