Psychometric Properties of the Spirituality Index in Costa Rican Older Adults

Authors

  • Rafael Román-Quirós Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Iberoamérica, San José, Costa Rica Author
  • Mauricio Blanco-Molina Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica Author
  • Sacramento Pinazo-Hernandis Departamento de Psicología Social, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, España Author
  • Marta Sahagun-Navarro Departamento de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de la Costa, Barranquilla, Colombia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/gz11jg80

Keywords:

Spirituality, elders, life satisfaction, wellbeing, aging

Abstract

 Objective. The aim of this study was to show evidence of the Spirituality Index for the elderly in Costa Rica. Method. 282 elders participated (M = 64 years, SD = 7.55) and data was collected in the Great Metropolitan Area between 2015 and 2016. Results. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed validity evidence indicating a one-dimensional structure (χ2 = 21.03, gl = 9, p = .001; CFI = .997; TLI = .994; RMSEA = .094 [.041 - .148], SRMR = .022). Reliability, as indicated by Cronbach's alpha and McDonald’s omega, demonstrated adequate internal consistency (.91). Validity evidence was also found with Temporal Life Satisfaction (r = .263, p = .001) and Psychological Well-Being (r = .173, p < .01). The results suggest that the Spirituality Index for the elderly is a satisfactory indicator to measure spirituality in Costa Rican elders. 

Published

2024-07-31

How to Cite

Román-Quirós, R., Blanco-Molina, M., Pinazo-Hernandis, S., & Sahagun-Navarro, M. (2024). Psychometric Properties of the Spirituality Index in Costa Rican Older Adults. Actualidades En Psicología, 38(137), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.15517/gz11jg80

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