The Portuguese Version of the Self-Regulation Scale

Psychometrics, Measurement Invariance, and Associations with Antisocial Variables Among Youth

Dados Bibliográficos

ID21513368
AutoresPedro Pechorro (0000-0003-3728-5380, Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Portugal, autor correspondente), Timothy B Salguero (Indiana University Indianapolis), Cristiana Nunes (0000-0002-1009-0519, University Research Center in Psychology (CUIP), Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal), Cristina Nunes (0000-0003-4667-7060, University Research Center in Psychology (CUIP), Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal), Matt Delisi (0000-0001-5964-5848, Iowa State University, Ames, USA), Melissa A Cyders (0000-0003-1990-8337, Indiana University Indianapolis)
Ano2026
Páginas306624X251410623-306624X251410623
Data de publicação2026-01-23
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0306-624X • E-ISSN: 1552-6933
EditoraSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0306624x251410623
PMID41574650
OpenAlexW7125510849
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas76

Self-regulation is the basic capacity to regulate one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The aim of the present study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Self-Regulation Scale (SRS) among male and female Portuguese youth participants ( N = 559 youth, M = 16.51 years, SD = 1.07, range = 14–20 years). The three-factor model composed of the Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral regulation subscales obtained adequate fit, although the fit of the second-order model was also acceptable. Internal consistency as measured by the alpha and omega reliability estimators was good. Significant associations were found with psychometric measures of relevant constructs (e.g., self-control, psychopathic traits, criminogenic cognitions), and external criterion-related variables (e.g., engaging in activities against the law, alcohol and drug abuse). Cross-gender measurement invariance was supported, with females scoring significantly higher on the Cognitive regulation subscale, and males scoring significantly higher on the Emotional regulation subscale. The findings support the use of the SRS to validly and reliably measure self-regulation in Portuguese youth

Cognition · Concurrent validity · Internal consistency · Measurement invariance · Poison control · Portuguese · Psychometrics · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports