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The objective of this study was to evaluate the internal structure dimensionality of the Utrech Work Engagement Scale – Student (UWES–9S) and its association with the academic procrastination reported by 321 psychology students from a private university in Cajamarca (Peru) ranging between 17 and 41 years old (79% women; Mage = 22.50 years; 84% between 17 and 25 years old). The UWES-9S and the Academic Procrastination Scale (APS) were used and both a confirmatory and a bifactor analysis were conducted on the UWES–9S, as well as a structural regression analysis that specified the influence of the general and specific dimensions of engagement on the dimensions of academic procrastination. Regarding the results, the bifactor model is the one that best defines the construct, whereas the general dimension of engagement has a greater influence on the dimensions of academic procrastination than the specific ones. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed, as well as the need to focus on the students’ positive resources in order to achieve greater involvement in their academic work.

Factorial models of Rosenberg’s Self-esteem Scale in Peruvian adolescentsAbstract: The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) is an instrument widely used and designed to measure self-esteem in a single dimension. The aim of this research was to analyze the internal structure and the reliability of the RSE in Peruvian adolescents. The scale was administered to a total of 715 adolescents (51.3% female) with an average age of 12.20 years. Six models were identified by confirmatory factor analysis, which correspond to factorial structures reported in previous studies. The results showed a better goodness of fit for the one-dimensional model with control of method effects on inverse items, eliminating item 8 due to its ambiguity. Reliability was adequate and was calculated using the omega coefficient. The unifactorial structure of the RSE is discussed and it is concluded that the instrument reports evidence of validity and adequate internal consistency to be used in the Peruvian context.Keywords: Self-esteem; teenagers; validity; reliability.Resumen: La Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg (RSE) es un instrumento ampliamente utilizado que fue diseñado para medir la autoestima en una sola dimensión. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo principal analizar la estructura interna y la fiabilidad de la RSE en adolescentes peruanos. La escala fue administrada a un total de 715 adolescentes (51.3% de sexo femenino; M edad = 12.20 años). Se identificaron seis modelos mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio, los cuales corresponden a estructuras factoriales reportadas en estudios previos. Los resultados mostraron mejores bondades de ajuste para el modelo unidimensional con control del efecto del método en ítems inversos eliminando el ítem 8 por su ambigüedad. La fiabilidad fue adecuada y se calculó a través del coeficiente omega. Se discute la estructura unifactorial de la RSE y se concluye que el instrumento proporciona evidencia de validez y consistencia interna adecuadas para ser utilizada en el contexto peruano.Palabras clave: Autoestima; adolescentes; validez; fiabilidad.

This research aims to develop and validate a Spanish version of The Brief Scale of Fear of Loneliness (BSFL). Participants were 1385 youth and adults, 347 from a pilot sample and 1032 from the final version, whose ages were in the range of 18 to 40 years. Two instruments, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale, in their Peruvian versions, were used to support the relationship with other variables. Results show that the BSFL should be interpreted as a one-dimensional measure, the same ones that were examined at the exploratory level and verified at the confirmatory moment (RMSEA < 0.08, CFI > 0.95), and its reliability is considered good (ω > 0.88). In addition, the quality of the item content was reviewed by six expert judges for relevance and validity, with Aiken's V being greater than 0.70. It is concluded that the BSFL is a valid and precise short instrument that can be used in future research studies.

Se hace un análisis y propuesta para el uso de tres programas estadísticos gratuitos: Jamovi, Jasp y R; que son de interfaz simple, intuitiva y amigable. También se señalan sus ventajas. Palabras clave: Programas estadísticos, Jamovi, Jasp, R.

Introduction.  Inspiration is a concept that is used in different disciplines; however, there is no instrument that measures its impact in the academic sphere. In this sense, the present study aims to develop and validate a measurement instrument for academic inspiration (AIS).Method.  A total of 7,871 university students from different careers from a private university in Lima, Peru participated. Statistical techniques were used for latent variables and the recommendations of the standards for educational and psychological tests proposed by APA, AERA and NCME (2014) were followed for their construction.Results.  The AIS is representative and relevant in the content of its items (Aiken's V> .70). In relation to its internal structure, it is organized into three factors, which are consistent with the theoretical proposal, and it was verified by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with excellent adjustment benefits (CFI = 0.98, RMSEA = 0.08, WRMR = 2.44). Furthermore, this structure is invariant according to gender and is conceptually related to variables such as satisfaction (r ≥ .80) and academic commitment (r ≥ 60).Discussion and Conclusion.  The AIS is a measurement instrument that has evidence of validity, factorial invariance, and good reliability of its scores. Therefore, it can be used in future studies in the academic context.

Publicación editada por el Ins tuto Peruano de Orientación Psicológica -IPOPS CC BY CrossMark click for updates RESUMENIntroducción: El obje vo principal de la presente inves gación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas del Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI-II) en población universitaria de la ciudad de Cajamarca mediante análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE). Método: La muestra estuvo conformada por 326 estudiantes (73.3% mujeres y 26.7% varones) cuya edad promedio fue de 19.7 años (DE= 2.28). Se aplicó el Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI-II). Resultados: Los resultados iniciales mostraron un solo factor que explicó el 48.16% de varianza con una confiabilidad de α=.945; no obstante, debido a los antecedentes internacionales, nacionales y a la teoría, se forzó un segundo análisis factorial exploratorio extrayendo dos factores que explicaron el 54.48% de varianza y una confiabilidad de α=.843 para el primer factor y α=.935 para el segundo factor. La validez en relación con otras variables mostró correlación entre el BDI-II y la Escala de Felicidad de Alarcón (r=-.585, p<.001), la Escala de Soledad de Jong Gierveld (r=.392, p<.001) y la Escala de Depresión de Reynolds (r=.708, p<.001). Conclusión: El modelo con dos factores ajusta mejor que el modelo de un solo factor; no obstante, el BDI-II podría tener una estructura unidimensional.

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