Structural analysis of the Interpersonal Behavior Scale (IBS)
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https://doi.org/10.31211/rpics.2022.8.2.272Keywords:
Assertiveness, Behavior, Social skills, Hierarchical model, Quantitative studyAbstract
Objective: Assertiveness is defined as the behavior of thinking efficiently and acting respectfully with oneself and others in interpersonal situations. The objective was to analyze the factorial structure of the Interpersonal Behavior Scale (IBS). Method: Participants were 305 residents of the city of Grande João Pessoa in the state of Paraiba, aged between 18 and 56 years (M = 25.29, SD = 7.32), mostly female (62.0%). Results: The results confirm the hierarchical structure of the scale, showing good indexes of adjustment to the model (c²/df = 1.82, CFI = 0.92, GFI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.07, ECVI = 1.97); therefore, this scale can be understood as a super general that encompasses all four dimensions (negative assertiveness, expression, and management of personal limitations, assertiveness of initiative, positive assertiveness). In addition, the factors showed statistically satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s a and W > 0,60). Conclusions: The proposed dimensions were found with a hierarchical structure of the model, thus contributing to cross-cultural comparisons.
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