Validity evidence for assessing social-emotional psychological strengths in Colombian adolescents using the SEHS-S.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Covitality is a multidimensional hierarchical construct of core psychological strengths that synergistically promote resilience and well-being and that has been shown to be effective in preventing mental health problems in individuals of different age groups. The Covitality Model consists of 12 first-order latent factors, 4 second-order factors, and one general higher-order Covitality factor.

Purpose

In this study, we aim at obtaining validity evidence for the assessment of Covitality in Colombian adolescents by means of the Social Emotional Health Survey-Secondary (SEHS-S).

Method

A sample of 1461 adolescents responded the SEHS-S and four other instruments that measure well-being and distress. The internal structure of the SEHS-S was examined through confi

SUBMITTER: Riano-Hernandez D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809918 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature