Validation and psychometric analysis of the Italian version of the Behavior Identification Form (BIF) in healthy adults.

ABSTRACT: The Behavior Identification Form (BIF) was proposed by Vallacher to assess the individual level of abstraction to identify actions according to his concept of Action Identification Theory. This study aimed to validate the Italian version of BIF and assess its validity and reliability in healthy adults. The original 25-items BIF was translated into Italian and administered to 359 participants. Statistical analysis of the psychometric properties was conducted following the COSMIN guidelines for validity (Confirmatory Factor Analysis, CFA), reliability indices (internal consistency [Cronbach's alpha]; test-retest reliability [Intraclass Coefficient Correlation]) and measurement error [Standard Error of Measurement (SEM), Minimal Detectable Change, (MDC)]). The BIF was successfully adapted int

SUBMITTER: Ravizzotti E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12749459 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature