Authenticity scale : psychometric evaluation of the Slovenian version
Lestvica avtentičnost : psihometrično ovrednotenje slovenske različice

english

2024

volume 84, issue 2

authenticity   psychometric evaluation   Slovenian version   the authenticity scale

Univerza v Ljubljani, Teološka fakulteta
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

The aim of this study was to translate, adapt, and psychometrically evaluate the Authenticity Scale into the Slovenian language. This inventory was developed to measure a tripartite concept of authenticity, including self-alienation, authentic living, and accepting external influence. Authenticity is understood as an important factor in various areas of life, such as well-being and success in professional activities, such as psychotherapy and counselling. Its importance also extends to the fields of religion and spirituality. The Slovenian version of the Authenticity Scale was administered to a sample of 482 Slovenian-speaking adults. Exploratory factor (principal component) analysis, combined with parallel analysis, revealed a three-factor structure. This three-factor solution supports theoretically meaningful person-centred conceptualisation of authenticity (self-alienation, authentic living, and accepting external influence) and confirms the original solution in English. Reliability analysis shows good inter-item consistency (Cronbach alpha) coefficients for all subscales, as well as for the total scale (only the first question is somewhat problematic). Confirmatory factor analysissupports a three-factorsolution and shows a good fit for the model. The results support the further use of the scale as a valid and reliable instrument for measuring the person-centred conceptualisation of authenticity in a Slovenian-speaking environment.

10.02.2025