Table 2 Initial analysis test statistic of the nine items of PMH-Scale (items ordered by location)
From: Psychometric evaluation of the Positive Mental Health (PMH) scale using item response theory
PHM-Scale items | Loc | SE | Res | χ2 (df) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8) Much of what I do brings me joy. | -0.96 | 0.10 | -2.54 | 10.80 (5) | 0.055 |
2) I enjoy my life. | -0.65 | 0.10 | -1.31 | 2.65 (5) | 0.754 |
4) In general, I am confident. | -0.57 | 0.10 | -1.47 | 9.10 (5) | 0.105 |
3) All in all, I am satisfied with my life. | -0.10 | 0.09 | -2.79 | 7.88 (5) | 0.163 |
5) I manage well to fulfill my needs. | 0.06 | 0.09 | -1.21 | 9.36 (5) | 0.096 |
7) I feel that I am actually well equipped to deal with life and its difficulties. | 0.12 | 0.09 | -1.93 | 6.53 (5) | 0.258 |
1) I am often carefree and in good spirits. | 0.44 | 0.09 | 1.40 | 3.28 (5) | 0.656 |
9) I am a calm, balanced human being. | 0.67 | 0.09 | 4.95 | 15.81 (5) | 0.007 |
6) I am in good physical and emotional condition. | 1.02 | 0.09 | 1.99 | 7.36 (5) | 0.195 |