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Measurement Invariance of the SOC-13 Sense of Coherence Scale Across Gender and Age Groups
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Abstract Sense of coherence (SOC) describes an individual's ability to deal with life challenges (manageability), comprehend the environment (comprehensibility), and perceive life and its challenges as meaningful (meaningfulness). We examine measurement invariance (MI) of the SOC-13 scale across gender and a... view more
Sense of coherence (SOC) describes an individual's ability to deal with life challenges (manageability), comprehend the environment (comprehensibility), and perceive life and its challenges as meaningful (meaningfulness). We examine measurement invariance (MI) of the SOC-13 scale across gender and age groups in a matched sample of N = 1,816 (50% females; age range 16-83 years). A two-factor model, with a common factor for manageability/comprehensibility items and a second factor for meaningfulness items, best represented the SOC-13 in all groups. Full metric, partial scalar, and full strict invariance held across gender groups. Across age groups, full metric, partial scalar, and partial strict invariance could be established. We conclude that SOC-13 is a reliable and valid measure. Measurement is comparable across gender and age.... view less
Keywords
personality; resilience; satisfaction with life; measurement
Classification
Personality Psychology
Free Keywords
factorial validity; measurement invariance; sense of coherence
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 61-71
Journal
European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 38 (2021) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000641
ISSN
2151-2426
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed