Validation and factor analysis of positive psychotherapy questionnaire (the three-factor form) among Iranian population

Authors
Samira Soleimani 1
Ali Tehranchi 2
Hossain Karashki 3
1 PhD student in department of psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2 Phd Student in department of psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3 Associate professor in department of psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
10.52547/rph.11.4.89
Abstract
Aim of the present study was to examine the validity and reliability of positive psychotherapy questionnaire (PPTQ) and the relationship of its components with flourishing and dysfunctional attitudes. To do so, a group of 1416 students were selected. Population of the study included all students of the universities of Mashhad city, Khorasan Province, in the academic year 2017. These subjects were selected through multistage cluster sampling method. Participants filled the questionnaires of PPTQ, FQ and DAS-24. Alpha Cronbach and confirmatory factor analysis were used for determining the reliability and validity of the questionnaire respectively. Findings demonstrated that PPTQ and flourishing questionnaire subscales were positively correlated. Internal consistency of PPTQ was 0.85. Therefore, based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that 21-item PPTQ can be reliable and valid enough in Iranian students.
Keywords
positive psychotherapy
flourishing
dysfunctional attitudes
Validity
Reliability
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