Self-Escapism among Iranian Girl Adolescents: Validity and Reliability of Persian Translation Scale

Abstract

Abstract This research was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the self-escapism scale among Iranian girl adolescents aged 14–18. A cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2021 and August 2021 among Iranian girl adolescents. Five hundred sixty-six adolescents (340 girls and 226 boys) were selected using a convenience sampling method. The participants completed The Escapism Scale, Erikson Psychosocial Stage Inventory (EPSI), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Hope Scale (AHS), Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SASSV), and General Self-efficacy (GSE). The Escapism Scale's validity and reliability were examined as construct validity based on the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), reliability using Cronbach’s alpha, and divergent and convergent validity. Results of the CFA indicated that a two-factor model provides a good fit for the data: sbX2 = 179.99 (p < 0.01); SRMR = 0.07; RMR = 0.56, CFI = 0.91; NFI = 0.89; IFI = 0.91; NFI = 0.89; GFI = 0.93; AGFI = 0.90, RMSEA = 0.076). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the self-escapism was 0.73. There was a significant relationship between self-escapism with identity confusion (r = 0.164, P < 0.01) and identity coherence (P < 0.01, r = 29). The finding showed a significant negative relationship between self-escapism with AHS (r=-0.31), SWLS (r=-0.34), and GHS (r=-0.33). There was a significant positive relationship between self-escapism and SAS-SV (r = 0.19). Also, the findings have shown a relationship between self-escapism and gender. This scale has been recommended to assess self-escapism in Iranian adolescents and psychological evaluations.