article · Romanian Journal of Applied Psychology
This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Moroccan version of the Social Connectedness and Social Assurance Scales (SCSAS) that assess belongingness.A sample of college students (N = 1150; age 20.00 (SD = 2.6); 61.1% females) were asked to fill out a set of questionnaires to evaluate the factorial structure, internal consistency, temporal stability, and construct validity of the two scales.Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fit of the two-factor model suggested for the SCSAS.In addition, multi-group confirmatory factor analysis supported the factorial structure of the scales.Moreover, the scales' reliability, internal consistency, and temporal stability were sufficient.Last, the construct validity of the scales was supported after they showed a negative association with mental distress (depression and anxiety).In conclusion, the SCSAS showed strong psychometric properties and can be used to evaluate belongingness among Moroccan college students, which is highly valuable for mental health-related research in Morocco and the Arabic world.hospitals.
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DOI: 10.24913/rjap.24.1.04
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