Psychometric Properties of the Polish Version
of the Passion Scale
Psychometric Properties of the Polish Version
of the Passion Scale
Author(s): Krzysztof Kwapis, Anna Maria Batory-GindaSubject(s): Individual Psychology, Personality Psychology, Psychology of Self
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: passion scale; reliability; validity; flow; passion;
Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to present the Polish adaptation of the Vallerand’s Passion Scale. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: Does the scale have a two-factore structure in accordance with the theoretical model and the original version? Is the theoretical validity satisfactory? Is the reliability of the scale satisfactory? THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The validation included back translation, estimating reliability and theoretical validity. RESEARCH RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis revealed the dual model of the passion, indicating the existence of harmonious and obsessive passion. The results of the confirmatory analysis are also discussed. The Scale has a good reliability of the subscales. The theoretical validity of the Scale was verified by correlations between types of passion and identity interest and flow. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The results of validation are satisfactory and the Polish version of the Scale can be applied in scientific research.
Journal: Horyzonty Wychowania
- Issue Year: 22/2023
- Issue No: 63
- Page Range: 11-22
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English