Validity evidence for the Salutogenic Wellness Promotion Scale (SWPS).
OBJECTIVE
To test the validity, reliability, and uses of the multidimensional Salutogenic Wellness Promotion Scale (SWPS).


METHODS
Self-reported (n = 2140) demographic and scale data from a large university (23,000+ students) were collected and analyzed. Dependent measures included grade point average (GPA) and perceived health.


RESULTS
Analyses confirmed the SWPS's 7-factor multidimensional structure and its use for describing and predicting associated outcomes. The analyses of frequency distributions, means, correlations, and regressions found significant relationships between measured health behaviors, perceived health, and GPA.


CONCLUSIONS
The SWPS provides valid and reliable information about positive health potential for research and field health professionals.
Becker
Craig M
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Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA. beckerc@ecu.edu
Moore
Justin B
JB
Whetstone
Lauren
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Glascoff
Mary
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Chaney
Elizabeth
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Felts
Michael
M
Anderson
Laura
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D004521:Educational Measurement; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012650:Self Disclosure; D015144:Southeastern United States; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D055815:Young Adult