The Chinese version of the PERMA profiler: a validity and reliability study.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

Positive psychology offers a promising framework for enhancing mental health, particularly among maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients, whose psychological well-being is often compromised. This study aimed to develop and validate a Chinese version of the PERMA Profiler, tailored to assess flourishing in MHD patients and provide a reliable research tool.

Methods

Following the translation and cultural adaptation of the original PERMA Profiler, 376 MHD patients were surveyed to assess its psychometric properties. Analyses included item analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, criterion validity, and reliability testing.

Results

The Chinese version retained all original items and exhibited strong psychometric properties. By validity analysis,

SUBMITTER: Qian Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11966933 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature