The short index of self-actualization: a factor analysis study in an Italian sample

The concept of self-actualization has been the subject of much theoretical speculation over the years. The essential meaning entails the discovery of the real self and its expression and development. As for the instruments available to measure the construct, there are currently several scales consid...

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Autores principales:	Palmira Faraci, Simona Cannistraci
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Publicado:	Universidad de San Buenaventura 2015
Materias:	Self-actualization Self-Actualization Scale Short Index of Self-Actualization Psychometric properties Personal Orientation Inventory Personal Orientation Dimensions. Psychology BF1-990
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:53726962fa0c4807a093ba1a470863d52021-11-25T02:22:02ZThe short index of self-actualization: a factor analysis study in an Italian sample10.21500/20112084.15072011-20842011-7922https://doaj.org/article/53726962fa0c4807a093ba1a470863d52015-07-01T00:00:00Zhttps://revistas.usb.edu.co/index.php/IJPR/article/view/1507https://doaj.org/toc/2011-2084https://doaj.org/toc/2011-7922The concept of self-actualization has been the subject of much theoretical speculation over the years. The essential meaning entails the discovery of the real self and its expression and development. As for the instruments available to measure the construct, there are currently several scales considered to be suitable to this end. However, many of these have been considered too long or presented problems with inadequate validation. This is the reason why a short index of self-actualization has been developed (Jones & Crandall, 1986). This index, best known as the Short Index of Self-Actualization or the Self-Actualization Scale (SAS), is now a widely used short form to measure self-actualization. The present study provides a psychometric analysis of the SAS, in order to highlight its strengths and weaknesses and to offer a starting point to a further and broaden investigation.Palmira FaraciSimona CannistraciUniversidad de San BuenaventuraarticleSelf-actualizationSelf-Actualization ScaleShort Index of Self-ActualizationPsychometric propertiesPersonal Orientation InventoryPersonal Orientation Dimensions.PsychologyBF1-990ENESInternational Journal of Psychological Research, Vol 8, Iss 2 (2015)
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description	The concept of self-actualization has been the subject of much theoretical speculation over the years. The essential meaning entails the discovery of the real self and its expression and development. As for the instruments available to measure the construct, there are currently several scales considered to be suitable to this end. However, many of these have been considered too long or presented problems with inadequate validation. This is the reason why a short index of self-actualization has been developed (Jones & Crandall, 1986). This index, best known as the Short Index of Self-Actualization or the Self-Actualization Scale (SAS), is now a widely used short form to measure self-actualization. The present study provides a psychometric analysis of the SAS, in order to highlight its strengths and weaknesses and to offer a starting point to a further and broaden investigation.
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The short index of self-actualization: a factor analysis study in an Italian sample

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