Adaptation and validation of the Gratitude Questionnaire GQ-6 for the Ecuadorian context

Abstract:

This paper evaluates the factor structure, reliability and validity of the gratitude scale (GQ-6) of McCullough, Emmons and Tsang (2002) and the five-item version proposed by Chen et al.(2009). Results of a sample of 1112 adults show that the fiveitem version has excellent internal consistency (α=. 926; ω=. 891; GLB=. 913); high and significant factor loadings (greater than. 8; p<. 01), and excellent goodness of fit indexes (χ² (5)= 23.837, p<. 001; CFI=. 997; TLI=. 995; RMSEA=. 082, p=. 045; SRMSR=. 035; WRMSR=. 837). The criterion validity was evaluated applying subscales of the PERMA-Profiler: positive emotions (ρ=. 5702, p=. 021) and negative emotions (ρ=-. 1786, p=. 0316). Finally, we find psychometric equivalence between the sex of the participants. In conclusion, the five-item questionnaire is valid and reliable in the Ecuadorian context.

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2019

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