Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Sense of Coherence-Revised scale (SOC-R).

Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence (SOC) scales were designed to measure facets of comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness as cognitive, behavioral, and motivational dimensions, respectively, of perceived mental and physical well-being. This study aims to validate the Italian version of the Sense of Coherence-Revised scale (SOC-R), which was developed to overcome some shortcomings of the original SOC scales. The methodology used in the current research aligns with guidelines for test adaptation. The scale was translated using a back-translation procedure, and its factor structure (i.e., a second-order three-factor model) and reliability (i.e., internal consistency) are tested in an Italian speaking population. Furthermore, evidence of its construct and criterion validity are tested through identifying associations with several psychological health indicators (e.g., well-being, resilience, self-control). Validating this measure not only furthers understanding on SOC but inform, if any, cultural differences in conceptualization of SOC.