Abstract

SANCHEZ-SANDOVAL, Yolanda  and  VERDUGO, Laura. Development and validation of the Adolescent Future Expectations Scale. Anal. Psicol. [online]. 2016, vol.32, n.2, pp.545-554. ISSN 1695-2294.  https://dx.doi.org/10.6018/analesps.32.2.205661.

The aim of this study is to design and validate the Adolescent Future Expectations Scale. We analyze a sample consisting of 1125 participants of both sexes, from Cádiz, with an age range between 11 and 15 years old. Exploratory factorial analysis was performed with the sample 1 (n=551) and it resulted in four factors: economic expectations, academic expectations, expectations ofpersonal well-being and family expectations. The application of the confirmatory factor analysis was performed with the sample 2 (n=574). The factor structure of the scale was confirmed. The model showed a good fit. The reliability and item analyses showed that the scale had good internal consistency. With the aim of determining construct validity, the data obtained by the Adolescent Future Expectations Scale were compared with other instruments that assess self-esteem and life satisfaction. We expected to get positive relationship between them. It was concluded that the 14-item scale is a valid instrument to evaluate adolescents' future expectations.

Keywords : adolescence; future expectations; psychometric properties; self-esteem; life satisfaction.

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