Elaboration and validation of a tool to measure psychological well-being: WBMMS
Massé, R.; Poulin, C.; Dassa, C.; Lambert, J.; Bélair, S.; Battaglini, M.A.
Canadian Journal of Public Health 89(5): 352-357
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-4263 PMID: 9813928 Document Number: 488925
Psychological well-being scales used in epidemiologic surveys usually show high construct validity. The content validation, however, is less convincing since these scales rest on lists of items that reflect the theoretical model of the authors. In this study we present results of the construct and criterion validation of a new Well-Being Manifestations Measure Scale (WBMMS) founded on an initial list of manifestations derived from an original content validation in a general population. It is concluded that national and public health epidemiologic surveys should include both measures of positive and negative mental health.