Personal Growth Initiative Scale - II: Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version

Authors

  • Clarissa Pinto Pizarro Freitas Universidade Salgado de Oliveira
  • Bruno Figueiredo Damásio Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Helder Hiroki Kamei Natura Innovation
  • Patricia Renovato Tobo Natura Innovation
  • Sílvia Helena Koller Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Christine Robitschek Texas Tech University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e2806

Keywords:

positive psychology, factor analysis, test validity

Abstract

The skills to change beliefs and behaviors in order to adapt to new contexts is identified as Personal Growth Initiative. This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Version of the Personal Growth Initiative Scale II (PGIS-II). A nationwide sample of 2,149 subjects (64.8% women, M = 37.91, SD = 10.78) was assessed. Exploratory factor analysis supported the first-order four-factor structure of the scale (readiness for change, planfulness, using resources, and intentional behavior). Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) supported the first-order four-factor structure as being the most reliable to the data. Personal Growth Initiative (PGI) dimensions were positively related to optimism, presence of meaning in life, and life satisfaction. PGIS-II presented adequate psychometric properties, suggesting its usefulness in evaluating personal growth initiative.

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Published

2018-01-01

Issue

Vol. 28 (2018)

Section

Psychological Evaluation

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How to Cite

Freitas, C. P. P., Damásio, B. F., Kamei, H. H., Tobo, P. R., Koller, S. H., & Robitschek, C. (2018). Personal Growth Initiative Scale - II: Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 28, e2806. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e2806