Proposal and Psychometric Validation of the Short Form of the Self-Compassion Scale in Mexican University Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22006649 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Martha Betzaida Altamirano Martínez (0000-0003-1646-1875, Universidad de Guadalajara), Norma Alicia Ruvalcaba Romero (0000-0001-9209-8751, Universidad de Guadalajara, corresponding author), Saúl Ramírez-De Los Santos (0000-0002-7433-1908, University Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico), Saúl Ramírez De los Santos (Universidad de Guadalajara), Claudia Unikel Santoncini (0000-0002-7775-4842, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz), Gabriela Macedo‐Ojeda (0000-0002-3815-2160, Universidad de Guadalajara), Oscar Gómez González (0000-0003-0545-5410, Universidad de Guadalajara) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440261445621 |
| OpenAlex | W7160172987 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 58 |
The validation of the short form of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF) was conducted in the Mexican population by administering the original version (SCS), previously validated in Mexico, to a sample of 1,250 university students. A four-factor solution was identified, explaining 48.7% of the variance. The three items with the highest loadings for each factor were selected, resulting in a 12-item version with the dimensions of Self-Kindness, Common Humanity, Mindfulness, and Self-Criticism. This structure was confirmed with acceptable fit indices and good item loadings per dimension. Convergent and divergent validity analyses indicated adequate correlations, and the test-retest reliability at 3 months was acceptable. Thus, a validated 12-item version of the SCS-SF for university students in Mexico was obtained, demonstrating sound psychometric properties
Convergent validity · Population · Psychometrics · Test validity · Validation test · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychological Treatments and Assessments · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
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| Highly cited | No |