Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS)
The concept of meaning of life is of considerable significance to the Peruvian population, functioning as a protective factor that mitigates the occurrence of self-destructive behaviors. It constitutes a vital element of mental health, fostering personal development, adaptability to change, psycholo...
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| author | Guevara-Tantalean, Esvin Aldair Tantaleán-Arteaga, Anthony Brayham Arévalo-García, Bruno Francesco Cunza Aranzábal, Denis Frank |
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| description | The concept of meaning of life is of considerable significance to the Peruvian population, functioning as a protective factor that mitigates the occurrence of self-destructive behaviors. It constitutes a vital element of mental health, fostering personal development, adaptability to change, psychological well-being, life satisfaction, self-esteem, and optimism. The aim of this research was to develop and validate the Meaning of Life Scale (MLS) designed for the Peruvian population. This study involved 646 individuals aged between 18 and 69 years. One dimension was used, called the Presence of Life Meaning, and both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were carried out, along with a reliability analysis. The results supported a unifactorial model with adequate indices (χ2(2) = 2.391, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.998, TLI = 0.995, RMSEA = 0.025, SRMR = 0.016) and high internal consistency (α = 0.878, ω = 0.878). The findings of this study offer preliminary evidence of the validity and reliability of the MLS. |
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| spelling | oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/9432026-10-30T16:15:00ZDevelopment and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS)Guevara-Tantalean, Esvin AldairTantaleán-Arteaga, Anthony BrayhamArévalo-García, Bruno FrancescoCunza Aranzábal, Denis FrankValidityreliabilityMeaning Of Lifeuniversity studentsPsychometricThe concept of meaning of life is of considerable significance to the Peruvian population, functioning as a protective factor that mitigates the occurrence of self-destructive behaviors. It constitutes a vital element of mental health, fostering personal development, adaptability to change, psychological well-being, life satisfaction, self-esteem, and optimism. The aim of this research was to develop and validate the Meaning of Life Scale (MLS) designed for the Peruvian population. This study involved 646 individuals aged between 18 and 69 years. One dimension was used, called the Presence of Life Meaning, and both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were carried out, along with a reliability analysis. The results supported a unifactorial model with adequate indices (χ2(2) = 2.391, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.998, TLI = 0.995, RMSEA = 0.025, SRMR = 0.016) and high internal consistency (α = 0.878, ω = 0.878). The findings of this study offer preliminary evidence of the validity and reliability of the MLS.Articlehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41002755https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/15/9/174/pdf?version=1756453494https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15090174PMC1246852310.3390/ejihpe15090174https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/94341002755W4413832587enEuropean Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education2174-81442254-96252025-08-292026-06-13T09:41:09Z2026-06-13T09:41:09Z |
| spellingShingle | Validity reliability Meaning Of Life university students Psychometric Guevara-Tantalean, Esvin Aldair Tantaleán-Arteaga, Anthony Brayham Arévalo-García, Bruno Francesco Cunza Aranzábal, Denis Frank Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS) |
| title | Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS) |
| title_full | Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS) |
| title_fullStr | Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS) |
| title_short | Development and Psychometric Properties of a Scale to Measure the Meaning of Life (MLS) |
| title_sort | development and psychometric properties of a scale to measure the meaning of life mls |
| topic | Validity reliability Meaning Of Life university students Psychometric |
| topic_facet | Validity reliability Meaning Of Life university students Psychometric |
| url | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41002755 https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/15/9/174/pdf?version=1756453494 https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15090174 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/943 |
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