Adaptation, validation, and norming of the Enright Forgiveness Inventory (EFI-30) for the Peruvian adolescent population

Oviedo L.L.; Fariña F.; Rolán K.; Arce R. · Publicaciones de la Facultad de Educacion y Humanidades del Campus de Melilla (2025) · DOI: 10.30827/publicaciones.v55i2.35287

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Introduction: Researchers and clinical professionals investigating the forgiveness process require reliable and valid measurement instruments that are appropriately adapted to the cultural context and target population. Accordingly, the present study aimed to adapt the Enright Forgiveness Inventory (EFI-30) for use with the Peruvian adolescent population. Method: The sample comprised 373 Peruvian adolescents who completed the Spanish version of the EFI-30, culturally adapted to the Peruvian context, along with measures of social desirability and eudaimonic well-being. Results: The results supported a reliable 30-item scale, showing high internal consistency (α = .934; ω = .982) and providing evidence of construct validity (CFI = .91, TLI = .90, RMSEA = .075, SRMR = .06). The original six-factor structure—positive affect, negative affect, positive behavior, negative behavior, positive cognitions, and negative cognitions—was confirmed. Additional evidence of both internal and external convergent and discriminant validity was obtained. Moreover, the measure demonstrated sensitivity to differences according to gender and stage of adolescence, supporting its predictive validity. Normative data for the target population are also presented. Conclusions: The findings provide evidence supporting the validity and reliability of the EFI-30 as a measure of forgiveness in Peruvian adolescents, thereby offering a psychometrically sound instrument for research and clinical practice.