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http://dx.doi.org/10.7465/jkdi.2016.27.6.1609

Validity and reliability of a Korean version of the wellness evaluation of lifestyle (K-WEL)  

Kim, Hee Sook (College of Nursing, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University)
Song, Yeonungsuk (College of Nursing, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University)
Kwon, So-Hi (College of Nursing, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University)
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Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society / v.27, no.6, 2016 , pp. 1609-1619 More about this Journal
Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify the construct validity and reliability of a Korean version of the Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle (K-WEL). A total of 345 nursing students completed the 99-item K-WEL. Construct validity using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted using SPSS WIN 22.0 and AMOS 18.0. The final K-WEL consisted of 71 scored items, 14 subscales (self worth, work, spirituality, gender identity, love, friendship, realistic belief, leisure, exercise, nutrition, stress management, emotional responsiveness, sense of control, sense of humor) and 4 factors (essential, social, physical and coping self). Goodness of fit of the final research model was acceptable as shown by ${\chi}^2=225.12$, p<.001, CMIN/DF=3.17, RMSEA=.08, NFI=.87, IFI=.91, CFI=.91. The convergent validity and discriminant validity was evaluated by AVE (.61~.69) and C.R. (.79~.89). The Cronbach's alpha values were .55~.87 for the subscales of K-WEL. This study shows that the K-WEL is a valid and reliable measurement to assess multidimensional aspects of wellness.
Keywords
Factor analysis; health promotion; statistical; validity and reliability; wellness;
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