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This study aimed to adapt the Satisfaction with Family Life Scale (SWFLS) to Brazilian Portuguese, supported by factorial validity and internal consistency evidence. Study 1 included 216 respondents, aged between 18 and 92 years (M=38.43; SD=15.90), of whom 71.6% were female, who answered to the SWFLS and sociodemographic questions. The exploratory factorial analysis indicated a one-factor structure with 70% of Total Variance Explained and a Cronbach's alpha of .89. In Study 2, the sample was composed of 214 respondents, aged between 18 and 77 years (M=29.8; SD = 11.65), the majority female (69.6%), who answered the same instruments as Study 1. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis confirmed a single-factor structure, presenting a Cronbach's alpha of .89. It was concluded that the instrument has adequate psychometric properties, representing a valuable tool for use in future research with families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to adapt the Emotional Dependency Questionnaire (Cuestionario de Dependencia Emocional - CDE), gathering evidence of validity and accuracy, specifically to verify the relationship pattern with self-esteem. Accordingly, two studies were performed with participants from a city of the northeast of Brazil. In the first (n=244) the adaptation of the CDE was carried out and exploratory factor analysis was performed, which suggested a single-factor structure. In the second (n=236), confirmatory factor analyses were performed by testing alternative models (single factor and six factors). In addition, Pearson's correlation (r) was calculated, which showed a negative and statistically significant relationship between self-esteem and emotional dependence, indicating convergent validity. In addition, satisfactory accuracy was found in both studies. It was concluded that the CDE is valid and reliable and can help in the evaluation of individuals who are in loving relationships and in the search of a consensus about the concept and dimensions of emotional dependence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]