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Análisis de validez y fiabilidad de la versión portuguesa del cuestionario de estilo de vida saludable - EVS IV

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction and Objective. The primary objective of this study was to validate the Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire – EVS IV using Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM). Methodology. A total of 1,668 Portuguese participants (aged 18 to 70 years; M = 39.71, SD = 15.68) took part in the study, comprising 856 men (51.3%) and 812 women (48.7%). Results. The findings confirmed the adequacy of the factorial structure of the Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire – EVS IV (8 factors / 29 items), demonstrating strong psychometric properties and good fit indices: χ² = 253.499, df = 189, p = .001; χ²/df = 1.34; CFI = .97; TLI = .93; RMSEA = .01 (95% CI: .01, .02); SRMR = .02. The instrument evaluates eight distinct dimensions: balanced diet, adherence to meal schedules, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, use of other drugs, rest habits, physical activity habits, and sedentary behavior. Conclusions. The Portuguese version of the Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire – EVS IV shows robust psychometric validity and can be confidently applied to assess healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Source: Retos

DOI: 10.47197/retos.v72.116802

Authors: Marco Alexandre Silva Batista, Miguel López-Gajardo, Marta Leyton-Román, Ruth Jiménez-Castuera

Institutions: Universidade Politécnica de Castelo Branco, Universidad de Extremadura

Language: English

Topic: Health and Lifestyle Studies

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $215