Adaptation and validation of the arabic version of the revised compound psychological capital scale (CPC-12R)
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- 22 May 2025
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. Zeitschrift für Angewandte Organisationspsychologie (GIO)
- Vol. 56 (2) , 231-241
Abstract
This article in the journal “Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. (GIO)” explores the adapted and validated Arabic version of the revised Compound Psychological Capital Scale (CPC-12R) among 558 participants in two samples from Algeria. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the scale’s four-factor structure—hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism—and showed good overall fit. Reliability was acceptable, and concurrent validity was supported through statistically significant correlations with the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, life satisfaction, and flourishing. Although configural invariance was established, only partial measurement invariance emerged across gender, age, and cultural contexts, suggesting caution in direct mean comparisons. Overall, findings indicate that the Arabic CPC-12R is a reliable and valid tool for assessing Psychological Capital in Arabic-speaking populations. Future research is recommended to explore broader cultural nuances and use longitudinal designs to track the scale’s stability and predictive utility across diverse settings.Keywords
Funding Information
- MSB Medical School Berlin - Hochschule für Gesundheit und Medizin GmbH
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