Mental Health Continuum–Short Form scale: Validation in a sample of Peruvian university students

Tantalean-Terrones L.; Aguirre-Morales M.; Cirilo-Acero I.; Mayanga-Aliaga M.; Carbajal-Ríos M.; Livia-Segovia J. · Revista de Psicopatologia y Psicologia Clinica (2025) · DOI: 10.5944/rppc.42092

Resumen

Objective: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHCSF) scale in students at a public university in Lima, Peru. Method: A sample of 1066 students from aged 18 to 30 years (M = 20.17, SD = 1.92). Its divergent validity was contrasted with the DASS21 Scale; in addition, we performed construct validity, invariance and reliability analyses. Results: The instrument showed an adequate fit for the threefactor model (emotional, psychological and social wellbeing), with the following indices: χ2(74) = 404.38, p <.01; TLI =.99, CFI =.99, RMSEA =.08, SRMR =.05, GFI =.099, and χ2/df = 5.4. Interdimensional correlations ranged from.76 to.87, and the scale met gender invariance criteria. Divergent validity was moderate (.37 to.61), convergent validity was confirmed (AVE >.50), and discriminant validity was acceptable (HTMT <.85). Finally, reliability coefficients (alpha, omega, and composite) all exceeded.83. Conclusions: These findings support the use of the instrument in the Peruvian university population. © Asociación Española de Psicología Clínica y Psicopatología

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal