PERMA-Profiler for adolescents

The original scale (Butler and Kern, 2016) is composed of 23 self-report items scored from 0 to 10. The measure is composed of 15 core items that assess the PERMA components and eight additional items that evaluate positive emotions, loneliness, happiness, and perception of health. The factor structure of five correlated factors showed good indicators [χ²(80) = 10.61; CFI = 0.97; TLI = 0.96 RMSEA = 0.06; SRMR = 0.03], as well as satisfactory internal consistency (Positive emotions α = 0.88; Engagement α = 0.72; Relationships α = 0.82; Meaning α = 0.90; Achievements α = 0.79). To calculate the score for the five PERMA components, the arithmetic mean of the three items in each domain is taken. Negative emotions and health perception are calculated by the arithmetic mean of the three items, for example: (P1 + P2 + P3)/3 = Positive emotions component score. Happiness and loneliness are assessed by a single item.