Psychometric Properties of the Identity Bubble Reinforcement Scale (IBRS) in a Sample of Chilean Adolescent Students.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Social networks have transformed the traditional dynamics of identity construction in adolescence, allowing users to select content and interact with others who share similar views, thereby reinforcing a sense of belonging to homogeneous groups. Given the growing influence of digital interaction on social identity among youth, psychometrically sound instruments are needed to measure this process. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of both the 9-item (IBRS-9) and 6-item (IBRS-6) versions of the Identity Bubble Reinforcement Scale in a large sample of Chilean adolescent students.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was used with 4096 participants (50.8% male, 47.8% female, 1.4% other; M = 15.82, SD = 1.30) from 41 secondary schools across Chil

SUBMITTER: Polanco-Levican K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12651286 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature