Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian Population
The Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) inventory is a widely used measure to assess risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation. Despite its use in various populations, its psychometric properties have not been evaluated in Ecuador. This study examines the reliability,...
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| author | Daniel Oleas MSc José Alejandro Valdevila Figueira MD Rocio Valdevila Santiestevan MD Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera MSc Guido Mascialino PhD Jose A. Rodas PhD |
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| description | The Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) inventory is a widely used measure to assess risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation. Despite its use in various populations, its psychometric properties have not been evaluated in Ecuador. This study examines the reliability, factorial structure, and convergent validity of the PANSI in a sample of Ecuadorian university students. A total of 702 university students completed the PANSI, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to evaluate the factorial structure of the PANSI. Convergent validity was examined through Pearson correlations between PANSI subscales and external measures. Both subscales of the PANSI demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Negative Suicide Ideation: ω = 0.95; Positive Suicide Ideation: ω = 0.82). CFA supported the original 2-factor model, with adequate fit indices (RMSEA = 0.092, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.99). The Negative Suicide Ideation subscale correlated positively with hopelessness ( r = .518, P < .001) and negatively with self-esteem ( r = −.529, P < .001), while the Positive Suicide Ideation subscale correlated negatively with hopelessness ( r = −.557, P < .001) and positively with self-esteem ( r = .530, P < .001), supporting convergent validity. The findings indicate that the PANSI is a reliable and valid measure for assessing suicidal ideation in Ecuadorian university students, and arguably, Ecuadorian population. Its ability to capture both risk and protective factors highlights its utility in clinical and educational settings for suicide prevention efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5bba81d6f01d4c168e2f5e9489b81fe12025-08-20T03:24:55ZengSAGE PublishingInquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing0046-95801945-72432025-06-016210.1177/00469580251337665Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian PopulationDaniel Oleas MSc0José Alejandro Valdevila Figueira MD1Rocio Valdevila Santiestevan MD2Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera MSc3Guido Mascialino PhD4Jose A. Rodas PhD5Universidad Ecotec, Samborondón, EcuadorResearch Network in Psychology and Psychiatry (GIPSI), Guayaquil, EcuadorResearch Network in Psychology and Psychiatry (GIPSI), Guayaquil, EcuadorPontificia Universidad Católica Del Ecuador, Ambato, EcuadorUniversidad de Las Américas, Quito, EcuadorUniversity College Dublin, IrelandThe Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation (PANSI) inventory is a widely used measure to assess risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation. Despite its use in various populations, its psychometric properties have not been evaluated in Ecuador. This study examines the reliability, factorial structure, and convergent validity of the PANSI in a sample of Ecuadorian university students. A total of 702 university students completed the PANSI, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to evaluate the factorial structure of the PANSI. Convergent validity was examined through Pearson correlations between PANSI subscales and external measures. Both subscales of the PANSI demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Negative Suicide Ideation: ω = 0.95; Positive Suicide Ideation: ω = 0.82). CFA supported the original 2-factor model, with adequate fit indices (RMSEA = 0.092, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.99). The Negative Suicide Ideation subscale correlated positively with hopelessness ( r = .518, P < .001) and negatively with self-esteem ( r = −.529, P < .001), while the Positive Suicide Ideation subscale correlated negatively with hopelessness ( r = −.557, P < .001) and positively with self-esteem ( r = .530, P < .001), supporting convergent validity. The findings indicate that the PANSI is a reliable and valid measure for assessing suicidal ideation in Ecuadorian university students, and arguably, Ecuadorian population. Its ability to capture both risk and protective factors highlights its utility in clinical and educational settings for suicide prevention efforts.https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580251337665 |
| spellingShingle | Daniel Oleas MSc José Alejandro Valdevila Figueira MD Rocio Valdevila Santiestevan MD Rodrigo Moreta-Herrera MSc Guido Mascialino PhD Jose A. Rodas PhD Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian Population Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing |
| title | Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian Population |
| title_full | Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian Population |
| title_fullStr | Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian Population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian Population |
| title_short | Psychometric Evaluation of the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Inventory in Ecuadorian Population |
| title_sort | psychometric evaluation of the positive and negative suicide ideation inventory in ecuadorian population |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580251337665 |
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