Psychometric Properties of the Reasons for Living Inventory in Italian University Students

Author(s): Marco Innamorati, Maurizio Pompili, Vincenzo Ferrari, Gianfranco Cavedon, Roberto Soccorsi, Sofia Aiello, Ignia Mancinelli, Monica Lelli, Roberto Tatarelli

DOI: https://doi.org/10.65030/idr.04006

Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Reasons for Living Inventory (RFL). The participants, 407 Italian university students, carried out an italian adaptation of the RFL and answered a five-item self-report questionnaire to assess suicidal ideation and behavior in the last 12 months. We tested the adequacy of a six-factor model previously reported in literature by a Maximum Likelihood Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Fit indexes obtained were: χ² (df = 1065) = 2646.56, p < .01; RMSEA = .06. All the subscales scores had discrete internal consistency, a ranging from .93 to .73. The discriminant analysis confirmed that the RFL factors can differentiate subjects with suicide attitudes in a non-clinical sample. To sum up, we can consider the RFL an acceptable instrument for suicidology group research in university students.

Keywords: Psychometrics; Reasons for Living Inventory; Suicidal ideation; Suicide attitudes; College students; Factor analysis; Scale validation

Pages: 51-56

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