Compassion Scale: factor structure and scale validation in Hong Kong adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to validate the 16-item Compassion Scale (CS) for use with Hong Kong adolescents. 1,193 secondary school students in grades 7 to 11 (M = 13.80 years, 43.3% female) completed the questionnaire survey.

Methods

We used EFA and CFA to examine the factor structure of the CS and assessed its convergent and discriminant validity through CR, AVE, AIC, and BIC calculations. We also evaluated the concurrent validity by analysing partial correlations between the CS and its subscales with social connectedness and self-efficacy. In addition, we employed multigroup analysis to determine the model fit of the CS across demographic subgroups.

Results

Factor analyses showed a three-factor structure combining mindfulness and kindness into one factor

SUBMITTER: Ngai SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11897485 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature