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Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the PERMA Profiler in an Ethiopian Higher Education Setting
Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the PERMA Profiler in an Ethiopian Higher Education Setting

Author(s): Girum Tareke Zewude, Maria Hercz
Subject(s): Education, Higher Education
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Bi-factor model; Confirmatory factor analyzes; Exploratory factor analyzes; Higher-order factor; Measurement invariance; PERMA profiler;

Summary/Abstract: The primary goal of the present study was to test the Amharic version of the five-factor PERMA profiler: P (positive emotion), E (engagement), R (positive relationships), M (meaning in life), and A (accomplishment) aimed to assess University instructors’ positive functioning of their work. Exploratory factor analysis, single and multi-Group confirmatory factor analysis, measurement invariance, and path analysis were employed. The details of an examination of the PERMA profiler are discussed.

  • Issue Year: 146/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 209-236
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: English