Spanish adaptation of the Self-Control Scale and the Brief Self-Control Scale and evidences of validity in university population

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Macarena Verónica del Valle
Juan Ignacio Galli
Sebastián Urquijo
Lorena Canet Juric

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The aim of the study was to adapt and validate the Self-Control Scale (SCS) and the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) for the Spanish-speaking population. We worked with a sample of 430 students from the National University of Mar del Plata (279 women and 151 men) with an average age of 23.38 (SD = 5.69). The Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed in the SCS a three-factor structure. The factors were named as Non-reflective control of impulses, Self-discipline and Reflective control of impulses. In the BSCS, a two-factor structure was found. Factors were named Self-Discipline and Control of the impulses. Both the SCS and the BSCS presented good model fit index and adequate values of internal consistency. Evidence of concurrent and convergent validity is also presented through associations with measures of impulsivity and responsibility, respectively. It is concluded that both scales are valid for the population under study.

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Spanish adaptation of the Self-Control Scale and the Brief Self-Control Scale and evidences of validity in university population. (2019). Argentinean Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 11(2), 52-64. https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v11.n2.23413
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Macarena Verónica del Valle, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Instituto de Investigación en Psicología Básica y Tecnología

Lic. en Psicología, Mg. en Investigación Aplicada a la Educación. Becaria Doctoral del CONICET, Ayudante de Trabajos Prácticos en Teorías del Aprendizaje en la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata.

Juan Ignacio Galli, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Instituto de Investigación en Psicología Básica y Tecnología

Lic. en Psicología. Becario Doctoral del CONICET, Ayudante de Trabajos Prácticos en Neuropsicología en la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata.

Sebastián Urquijo, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Instituto de Investigación en Psicología Básica y Tecnología

Lic. en Psicología, Dr. en Psicología. Investigador Principal CONICET. Profesor Adjunto en Teorías del Aprendizaje y en Psicología Cognitiva en la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata.

Lorena Canet Juric, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Instituto de Investigación en Psicología Básica y Tecnología

Lic. en Psicología, Dra. en Psicología. Investigadora Adjunta CONICET, Ayudante de Trabajos Prácticos en Psicología Cognitiva en la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata.

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Spanish adaptation of the Self-Control Scale and the Brief Self-Control Scale and evidences of validity in university population. (2019). Argentinean Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 11(2), 52-64. https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v11.n2.23413

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