Spanish Validation of the Personal Agency and Empowerment Scale (ESAGE-Sp-19)

Authors

  • José Segundo Rodríguez-Pellejero Departamento de Psicología, Sociología y Trabajo Social, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0961-9750
  • Juan Luis Núñez Alonso Departamento de Psicología, Sociología y Trabajo Social, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2400-7843
  • Ángeles Martel Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Author
  • Desirée González Rodríguez Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Author
  • Manuel Hernández-Rodríguez Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Author
  • Débora Hernández Gómez Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35670/1667-4545.v23.n3.43900

Keywords:

personal agency, empowerment, executive dysfunction, social exclusion, psychometric properties

Abstract

Personal agency and empowerment are keys to change and social promotion, measuring them is essential for intervening with people at risk of social exclusion. The aim of this study is to develop a Spanish-short and adapted version of the Personal Agency and Empowerment Questionnaire (ESAGE) and analyze its psychometric properties. Participants were 599 university students (age, M = 24.89, SD = 6.69; 63.43% women). The model’s structure was tested through exploratory and confirmatory factorial approaches. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed an optimal fit for the model with a second-order factor (Personal Agency) and three first-order factors (Self-confidence, Internal Control, and Empowerment). Cronbach’s alpha values were acceptable. Stepwise multiple regression provided evidence of predictive validity, and exploratory factor analysis using the ESAGE-Sp-19 and ISP-20 scales revealed a clear and interpretable unifactorial solution. The ESAGE-Sp-19 proved to be reliable and valid in the Spanish adult population.

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Author Biographies

  • José Segundo Rodríguez-Pellejero, Departamento de Psicología, Sociología y Trabajo Social, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

    Psicólogo. Doctor por la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Especialista en Psicología Clínica. Contratado Doctor de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Juan Luis Núñez Alonso, Departamento de Psicología, Sociología y Trabajo Social, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

    Psicólogo. Catedrático de Universidad. Profesor titular de Psicología de la Educación en Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Ángeles Martel, Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

    Licenciada en Sociología. Profesora a tiempo parcial de la Universidad del Departamento de Psicología, Sociología y Trabajo Social, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Trabajadora Social de los Servicios Sociales del Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Desirée González Rodríguez, Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

    Trabajadora Social de los Servicios Sociales del Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Manuel Hernández-Rodríguez, Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

    Trabajador Social de los Servicios Sociales del Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Débora Hernández Gómez, Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

    Trabajadora Social de los Servicios Sociales del Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Directora del Centro de Incorporación Social para personas sin hogar La Isleta.

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Spanish Validation of the Personal Agency and Empowerment Scale (ESAGE-Sp-19). (2023). Revista Evaluar, 23(3), 61-76. https://doi.org/10.35670/1667-4545.v23.n3.43900