Assessing Self-Care in PsychologistsA Spanish Adaptation of the SCAP Scale

  1. Marta Garrido-Macías 1
  2. Gemma Sáez 2
  3. María Alonso-Ferres 3
  4. Manuel J. Ruiz 2
  5. Celia Serrano-Montilla 3
  6. Francisca Expósito 3
  1. 1 Universitat d'Alacant
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    Universitat d'Alacant

    Alicante, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05t8bcz72

  2. 2 Universidad de Extremadura
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    Universidad de Extremadura

    Badajoz, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0174shg90

  3. 3 Universidad de Granada
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    Universidad de Granada

    Granada, España

    ROR https://ror.org/04njjy449

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Psicothema

ISSN: 0214-9915,  1886-144X

Argitalpen urtea: 2022

Alea: 34

Zenbakia: 1

Orrialdeak: 143-150

Mota: Artikulua

DOI: 10.7334/PSICOTHEMA2021.250 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openSarbide irekia editor

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Background: Psychologists’ increased workload over recent years has highlighted the importance of using self-care strategies that allow these professionals to become aware of and control their overall health. Despite the importance of these strategies, there is no instrument adapted for measuring them in the Spanish population. Therefore, this study presents an adaptation of the Self-Care Assessment for Psychologists (SCAP) scale for the Spanish population. Method: A total of 368 professional Spanish psychologists (Mage = 40.34, SD = 10.50) participated in the study. First, we obtained validity evidence based on the content using a panel of six experts. Second, we analyzed the dimensionality and internal consistency of the instrument, and we obtained validity evidence based on its relationship with related constructs. Results: A bifactor structure fit the data adequately, and suitable reliability was confirmed. In addition, self-care was associated with lower levels of perceived stress and burnout and higher satisfaction with life. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the SCAP is a reliable, valid instrument that supports the intended interpretation of the SCAP scores about the self-care strategies used by Spanish psychologists.

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