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International Journal of Social Psychology
Revista de Psicología Social
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Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the activism and radicalism intention scale / Propiedades psicométricas de la versión española de la escala de intención de activismo y radicalismo

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Pages 157-189 | Received 15 Sep 2014, Accepted 28 Jan 2015, Published online: 05 Nov 2015
 

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to adapt the Activism and Radicalism Intention Scale to Spanish. To do so, two studies were performed. In the first, which had a sample of 514 participants, the instrument was adapted to Spanish and a confirmatory factorial analysis was conducted. The psychometric results obtained were similar to those of the original version, and the scale’s two-dimensional structure was replicated. In the second study, the psychometric characteristics of the original instrument were also replicated, but in this case with a sample of 133 participants comprised of sympathizers and activists in the 15-M anti-austerity movement. Regarding the validity of the scale, both studies provide evidence on the coherence of the construct in terms of both its internal structure and its theoretical relationship with other psychosocial variables. The reliability of the instrument obtained in both samples studied was acceptable. In short, this study presents a tool in Spanish which can be useful for studying individuals’ and groups’ predisposition towards more or less violent political mobilization.

Resumen

El objetivo del trabajo es adaptar al español la Escala de Intención de Activismo y Radicalismo. Para ello, se realizaron dos estudios. En el primero, con una muestra de 514 participantes, se describe el proceso de adaptación del instrumento al español y se realiza un análisis factorial confirmatorio. Los resultados psicométricos obtenidos fueron similares a los de la versión original, replicándose su estructura bidimensional. En el segundo estudio, también se replican las características psicométricas del instrumento original pero, en este caso, con una muestra de 133 participantes formada por simpatizantes y activistas del movimiento 15M. Respecto a la validez de la escala, en los dos estudios se aportan evidencias sobre la coherencia del constructo, tanto en su estructura interna como en su relación teórica con otras variables psicosociales. La fiabilidad del instrumento obtenida en las dos muestras estudiadas es aceptable. En definitiva, se presenta una herramienta en español que puede ser útil para estudiar la disposición hacia la movilización política, más o menos violenta, de personas y grupos sociales.

Notes

1. Partido Popular, or people’s party, a conservative political party in Spain.

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