Validation and Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version of the Subjective Happiness Scale

Damásio, Bruno Figueiredo; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS); Zanon, Cristian; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul; Koller, Silvia Helena; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

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Damásio, Bruno Figueiredo; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

Zanon, Cristian; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Koller, Silvia Helena; Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12032/118349

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This paper aimed to adapt the Subjective Happiness Scale to Brazil and gather evidences of construct validity to the scale. Participants were 600 subjects (50% men), aged from 18 to 70 years old (M = 30.1; SD = 10.6). Sample was split to cross-validate the results. Exploratory factor analysis (n1 = 300) achieved a reliable single-factor solution, with all items loading satisfactorily on the factor. Confirmatory factor analysis (n2 = 300) corroborated the singlefactor solution with excellent goodness-of-fit indexes. Evidences of convergent validity are also provided with three related constructs: self-esteem, life satisfaction and hope. The adapted scale showed strong evidences of validity and seems appropriate to evaluate subjective happiness on Brazilian adults.

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