Palabras clave
Gender differences
Measurement invariance
University students
SASS Estigma en salud mental
Diferencias de género
Invarianza de medida
Estudiantes universitarios
SASS
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Resumen
Antecedentes: El estigma en salud mental (SM) supone una barrera para la búsqueda de ayuda entre jóvenes ante problemas de SM. Este estudio lo analiza mediante la Stigma and Self Stigma scales (SASS) en una muestra representativa de jóvenes, siendo novedosa la perspectiva comprehensiva del instrumento utilizado y el análisis de los efectos del género, tanto desde el enfoque psicométrico (invarianza de la medida) como desde el análisis de las diferencias en función de esta variable. Método: 378 estudiantes (M = 20.78 años; SD = 1.65; 61.6% mujeres), seleccionados mediante muestreo aleatorio estratificado por conglomerados, participaron en el estudio. Se examinaron la estructura interna e invarianza de medida en función del género. Resultados: El modelo de cinco factores relacionados mostró índices de bondad de ajuste adecuados. Se confirmó la invarianza escalar en función del género para el modelo pentadimensional y la presencia de niveles más altos de estigma en diversas dimensiones en los chicos. El α de Cronbach para las diferentes subescalas varió de .62 a .80 y el ω de McDonald de .60 a .79. Conclusiones: El SASS es un instrumento breve, sencillo y fiable para evaluar diferentes dimensiones del estigma en SM en contextos universitarios.
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