Objetivos. Evaluar las características psicométricas de la escala de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés (DASS-21) en universitarios de Lima, Perú. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio instrumental en 1163 estudiantes de una universidad estatal, donde se evaluó la validez y confiabilidad de la DASS-21, en concordancia con los estándares internacionales. Resultados. Se efectuó el análisis factorial confirmatorio con un primer modelo de tres factores (x2=706,5; gl=186; CFI=0,986; TLI=0,985; RMSEA=0,049; SRMR=0,057) y otro de segundo orden (x2=706,5; gl=186; CFI=0,986; TLI=0,985; RMSEA=0,049; SRMR=0,057), en el cual se reportó medidas de ajuste esperados. Además, se estableció asociaciones con otras medidas, salud mental positiva (r>-0,49) cuyos resultados fueron correlaciones inversas y valoraciones moderadas, estadísticamente significativas. También, se calculó las medidas de la invarianza métrica en función al sexo. Los coeficientes de confiabilidad, omega, alfa ordinal y Gutman alcanzaron valores mayores a 0,90 según lo esperado. Conclusiones. La DASS-21 evidenció validez del análisis de la estructura interna, validez de criterio concurrente, discriminante y fiabilidad por consistencia interna como también es invariante en función a hombres y mujeres.

Behavioral and cognitive regulation of emotions is crucial for adaptation and mental health. Measuring it with valid and reliable instruments is essential, especially in Peru. The objective of the study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Peruvian version of the Behavioral Regulation of Emotions Questionnaire (BERQ-PA) in a sample of 403 adults from Lima, aged between 18 and 59 years (M = 32.3, SD = 10.1; 65.8% women). Participants completed the BERQ-PA, the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to assess the validity of the internal structure. The BERQ-PA scores were correlated with those of the ERQ and GHQ-28 to check concurrent and convergent validity. Reliability was established by internal consistency analysis, and factorial invariance according to sex was evaluated using a multigroup CFA. The CFA confirmed the original five-factor model; however, two items had factor loadings lower than 0.40. For this reason, an alternative five-factor, 18-item model was evaluated that showed optimal fit indices (S-Bχ² = 299, df = 125, χ²/df = 2.39, CFI = 0.959, TLI = 0.950, RMSEA = 0.048 [90% CI: 0.039–0.057], SRMR = 0.069). The alpha and omega coefficients of the five subscales were greater than 0.70, confirming reliability. The correlations between the BERQ, ERQ, and GHQ-28 subscales evidenced convergent and concurrent validity. Factorial invariance according to sex was confirmed. The BERQ-PA is a valid and reliable measure of the behavioral regulation of emotions, standing out for its usefulness for research, psychological assessment, and the assessment of interventions in the Peruvian context.

This empirical study sought to understand the drivers behind civil protest participation in authoritarian contexts, explicitly focusing on Cuba. The data were sourced from 658 respondents via online surveys facilitated by CubaData, an independent social research agency specializing in Cuban studies, employing a secure panel system that guarantees the confidentiality and anonymity of participants. Our research primarily investigated the role of satisfaction with government policies in terms of the intention to participate in civil protests, introducing subjective well-being as a moderating variable. Utilizing the Process module of SMART-PLS 4 to emulate Process Model 58 for moderated mediation analysis, we accounted for measurement errors to ensure robust findings. Further controls were incorporated for age and political self-efficacy. The results revealed that subjective well-being significantly moderates the link between satisfaction with government policies and actual participation in civil protests. These findings suggest that the happiness level can change resistance dynamics within authoritarian settings. This research has implications for academic understandings of political behavior in autocratic regimes and practical applications in policy making and activism in Cuba.

Objective: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC-SF) scale in students at a public university in Lima, Peru. Method: A sample of 1066 students from aged 18 to 30 years (M = 20.17, SD = 1.92). Its divergent validity was contrasted with the DASS-21 Scale; in addition, we performed construct validity, invariance and reliability analyses. Results: The instrument showed an adequate fit for the three-factor model (emotional, psychological and social wellbeing), with the following indices: χ²(74) = 404.38, p < .01; TLI = .99, CFI = .99, RMSEA = .08, SRMR = .05, GFI = .099, and χ2/df = 5.4. Interdimensional correlations ranged from .76 to .87, and the scale met gender invariance criteria. Divergent validity was moderate (-.37 to -.61), convergent validity was confirmed (AVE > .50), and discriminant validity was acceptable (HTMT < .85). Finally, reliability coefficients (alpha, omega, and composite) all exceeded .83. Conclusions: These findings support the use of the instrument in the Peruvian unive rsity population.RESUMEN Objetivo: Se examinaron las propiedades psicométricas de la escala Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC-SF) en estudiantes de una universidad pública de Lima-Perú. Método: Participaron 1066 estudiantes de 18 a 30 años (M = 20.17, DT = 1.92), se contrastó su validez convergente con la Escala DASS-21. Asimismo, se realizaron análisis de validez de constructo, invarianza y fiabilidad. Resultados: El instrumento mostró ajuste adecuado para el modelo de tres factores (bienestar emocional, psicológico y social) con valores χ2(74) = 404.38, p < .01; TLI = .99, CFI = .99, RMSEA = .08, SRMR = .05, GFI = .099 y χ2/df = 5.4. Correlaciones entre dimensiones de .76 a .87; criterios de invariancia según género; validez divergente moderada de -,37a -,61; validez convergente AVE > .50 y validez discriminante HTMT < .85; finalmente, coeficientes alfa, omega y compuesto >.83. Conclusiones: Las propiedades del instrumento permiten su uso en la población universitaria peruana.

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la evidencia psicométrica de la Escala de Perseverancia (Grit Scale) en sus dos versiones, ya que son los instrumentos más ampliamente utilizados para medir este constructo. Se seleccionaron un total de 5417 estudiantes universitarios de Lima por conveniencia, con un primer grupo compuesto por 4417 estudiantes, en su mayoría mujeres (52.6%), cuyas edades oscilan entre 16 y 35 años. La estructura interna de ambas escalas se analizó mediante un análisis factorial confirmatorio. Se encontró que la Grit-S era una medida más coherente y parsimoniosa (CFI = .98, TLI = .97, RMSEA = .08 [.07-.09]) que la Grit-O (CFI = .87, TLI = .84, RMSEA = .12 [.11-.13]); en ambas versiones, se corrobora parcialmente la existencia de un factor general que explica la varianza de los factores específicos CI y PE (Grit-O; LCS = .42; H = .84; FD = .87; Grit-S; LCS = .38; H = .73 y FD = .80). Con un segundo grupo (n = 1000), se encontró que las puntuaciones de la Grit-S presentaban correlaciones estadísticamente significativas con la autoeficacia académica (r = .45**), el optimismo (r = .40**), la mentalidad de crecimiento (r = .23**) y la mentalidad fija (r = -.23). La fiabilidad de ambas escalas fue aceptable. En conclusión, la Grit-S es una medida más confiable que la Grit-O, y se identificó la existencia de un factor general, lo cual es consistente con el modelo teórico subyacente al instrumento.