Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Ph.D. Student in Counseling, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
3 MA in Family Counseling, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The concept of Compassionate Love for Humanity (CLS-H-SF) has gained popularity over the past two decades. However, its application among adolescents is scarce due to the absence of research. Therefore, this study sought to examine the psychometric properties of the CLS-H-SF Scale in adolescents to provide practical guidance, especially in academic- and career-counseling settings for high school students. A total of 479 adolescent student volunteers accessed the online survey, which included the following validated Persian versions of the measurement scales: The Compassionate Love for Humanity Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Scales, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The validity of the scale was assessed via the correlation of items with the total score and confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability was determined using the Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient. The Compassionate Love for Humanity was positively correlated with positive affect, self-esteem, and life satisfaction, whereas it displayed a negative correlation with negative affect. The confirmatory factor analysis findings endorsed a one-factor model, and the internal consistency of the scale was deemed satisfactory. In conclusion, the Persian version of the Compassionate Love for Humanity Scale possesses acceptable psychometric properties and is a reliable, valid, and concise measure for adolescents.
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