Validation of the positive and negative affect scale in the Chilean population and its application on migrant people.

Introduction: Although the positive and negative affect scale proposed by Mroczek and Kolarz has not been as widely used as other instruments, the adequate psychometric properties reported and the simplicity of the application, make it an adequate instrument to measure the hedonic component of subjective well-being. Thus, the scale validation in Chile will allow researchers to have a short and reliable instrument available in order to measure subjective well-being.

Objective: The initial objective of this study was to in Chile the "Positive and negative affect scale" proposed by Mroczek and Kolarz.

The Relationship Between Posttraumatic Growth and Psychosocial Variables in Survivors of State Terrorism and Their Relatives.

The present study explores reports of growth in survivors and family members of victims of state terrorism ( = 254) in Chile from 1973 to 1990. The results indicate the presence of reports of posttraumatic growth ( = 4.69) and a positive and statistically significant correlation with variables related to the life impact of the stressful events ( = .

New Evidence of Construct Validity Problems for Pettigrew and Meertens' (1995) Blatant and Subtle Prejudice Scale.

Given the current debate over the distinction between subtle and blatant prejudice, this study provides new evidence regarding problems with the construct validity of the Pettigrew and Meertens' Blatant and Subtle Prejudice Scale. To assess these issues, an existing data sample of 896 Chilean participants collected in 2010 was reanalyzed. The main analysis method used was a confirmatory factor analysis.