Validation of the Spanish version of the student adaptation to college questionnaire (SACQ-50) with Peruvian students

J Am Coll Health. 2022 Nov 3:1-5. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2137676. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the short version of the Spanish Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ-50, Spanish version). Participants: 1513 students from 14 universities in Peru, mainly females (61.5%), aged between 18 and 30 years. Method: Cross-sectional study with the questionnaire administered in person. Confirmatory factorial analysis was conducted to confirm the scale validity. Results: adequate fits were obtained for the multidimensional structure and for the second order factor of the test. Alpha and omega coefficients indicated adequate test reliability. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the SACQ-50 is a multidimensional scale displaying adequate reliability and validity. The scale may be useful for researchers and other professionals working in the university context.

Keywords: Adjustment to college; SACQ-5O; college students; factor analysis.