Abstract

ARIAS GALLEGOS, Walter et al. Hope in the People of Arequipa (Peru): Psychometric Properties of the Herth Hope Index and Comparisons by Gender and Age. Rev. psicodebate: psicol. cult. soc. [online]. 2024, vol.24, n.1, pp.21-34.  Epub June 01, 2024. ISSN 2451-6600.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18682/pd.v24i1.9424.

This article analyses the validity evidence based on the internal structure and reliability of the 12-item Herth Hope Index in a sample of 1255 inhabitants of the city of Arequipa (46.3% men and 53.7% women), located in the south of Peru. Five models were tested by confirmatory factor analysis and, based on the results, comparisons were made according to sex and age. The results suggest a two-factor structure similar to that reported in a sample from Lima. These factors are Optimism and Agencies. Regarding reliability, the first factor obtained adequate levels of internal consistency through McDonald's Omega test and Cronbach's Alpha test; while the second factor obtained low but acceptable levels of reliability with both tests. Likewise, no gender differences were recorded, although there were differences with respect to age in the agency dimension, given the results of low reliability in this dimension, it is suggested to take these results with caution.

Keywords : aging; cognitive performance; gender; household activities; occupational complexity.

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