Development and psychometric properties of the Emotional Competence Profile Questionnaire for Iranian students: ECPQ – Persian Version
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Objective: This study focuses on developing and validating the Persian version of the Emotional Competence Profile Questionnaire (ECPQ) for Iranian students aged 18 to 22.
Methods and Materials: The present study is a validation study using correlation, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The 50-item ECPQ was translated into Persian and reviewed by individuals fluent in both English and Persian to ensure transliteral equivalency. A sample of 91 students from the Faculty of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, were selected based on convenience sampling to participate in this study. Item-total correlations, internal consistency reliability, and construct validity were examined using SPSS and AMOS software.
Findings: Results showed internal consistency was adequate (Cronbach’s α = 0.72), and test-retest reliability was strong (r = 0.76, p < 0.01). Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed a five-factor structure, differing from the original ten-factor model, likely due to cultural and linguistic differences. In this study, both the five-factor and ten-factor models were tested using CFA, and the results indicated that both models were supported by the data. The findings suggest that the Persian ECPQ version is a reliable and valid tool for assessing emotional competence.
Conclusion: While EFA did not support the original 10-factor model, a revised 5-factor structure emerged with superior fit and reliability. CFA validated both models, but the revised model demonstrated stronger internal consistency. These findings highlight cultural influences on the questionnaire’s structure, emphasizing the need for further validation in diverse Persian-speaking populations.
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