Factor structure, measurement invariance and psychometric properties of the Quality of Life Scale WHOQOL-BREF in the Ecuadorian context

Factor structure, measurement invariance and psychometric properties of the Quality of Life Scale WHOQOL-BREF in the Ecuadorian context

Abstract Background The short version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) is a popular instrument used to assess quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate the following psychometric properties: structural validity, convergent validity, inte...

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Main Authors:	Sandra Lima-Castro, Paúl Arias-Medina, Alexandra Bueno-Pacheco, Eva Peña-Contreras, Mónica Aguilar-Sizer, Marcela Cabrera-Vélez
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2021-10-01
Series:	Psicologia: Reflexão e Crítica
Subjects:	Quality of life WHOQOL-BREF Factor analysis Measurement invariance Psychometric properties Ecuador
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41155-021-00194-9

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