Validation and factor analysis of positive psychotherapy questionnaire (the three-factor form) among Iranian population

Aim of the present study was to examine the validity and reliability of positive psychotherapy questionnaire (PPTQ) and the relationship of its components with flourishing and dysfunctional attitudes. To do so, a group of ۱۴۱۶ students were selected. Population of the study included all students of the universities of Mashhad city, Khorasan Province, in the academic year ۲۰۱۷. These subjects were selected through multistage cluster sampling method. Participants filled the questionnaires of PPTQ, FQ and DAS-۲۴. Alpha Cronbach and confirmatory factor analysis were used for determining the reliability and validity of the questionnaire respectively. Findings demonstrated that PPTQ and flourishing questionnaire subscales were positively correlated. Internal consistency of PPTQ was ۰.۸۵. Therefore, based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that ۲۱-item PPTQ can be reliable and valid enough in Iranian students.

Keywords:

positive psychotherapy , flourishing , dysfunctional attitudes , validity , reliability. , رواندرمانی مثبت , شکوفایی , نگرشهای ناکارآمد , پایایی و روایی.