ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the psychometric properties of the Greek version of Brief Self-control Scale (BSCS). This scale is used for the assessing of self-control, which is the ability to control one’s emotions and desires – especially in demanding situations-in order to have more important long-term benefits. Data were collected from a sample of Greek-speaking university students from two different universities (N = 251, M_age = 19.86, SD = 2.58, 47% female). A series of CFAs were conducted to compare different potential factor structures that have been proposed in the literature. The results indicate that the revised shortened 7-items BSCS in Greek, as indicated in previous research too, displays a two-factor structure (impulse-control and self-discipline) and these factors show acceptable internal reliability. Also, item factor loadings, thresholds, and intercepts were invariant across females and males (strong measurement invariance). Means of bivariate latent correlations of the BSCS with depression, anxiety, stress, conscientiousness and satisfaction with life were investigated. This study shows that the Greek BSCS is a promising short tool for research on youth’s self-control.

摘要

本研究旨在调查希腊版简短自我控制量表 (BSCS) 的心理测量特性。该量表用于评估自我控制，即控制自己的情绪和欲望的能力——尤其是在苛刻的情况下——以获得更重要的长期利益。数据来自两所不同大学的希腊语大学生样本（N = 251，M_年龄 = 19.86，SD = 2.58，47% 女性）。进行了一系列 CFA 以比较文献中提出的不同潜在因素结构。结果表明，修订后的希腊语 7 项 BSCS，如先前的研究所示，显示出双因素结构（冲动控制和自律），这些因素显示出可接受的内部可靠性。此外，项目因子载荷、阈值和截距在女性和男性之间是不变的（强测量不变性）。调查了 BSCS 与抑郁、焦虑、压力、责任心和生活满意度的双变量潜在相关性的方法。本研究表明，希腊语 BSCS 是研究青少年自我控制能力的一个很有前途的短工具。