The Self-Reflection and Insight Scale: First study on the psychometric properties of the Italian version

The Self-Reflection and Insight Scale (SRIS) is a widely used self-report tool developed to assess self-reflection and insight following a metacognitive approach. The present research aims to study the SRIS’s psychometric properties in 112 university students in Tuscany (Central Italy). We conducted exploratory factor analysis, extracting factors to retain via Horn’s parallel analysis. Reliability was assessed via Cronbach’s alpha, and convergent validity was measured with the Flourishing Scale (FS) and the Resistance to Change Scale (RCS). We found that a two-factor structure fit the data well with satisfactory reliability. One factor reflected self-reflection and the second reflected insight. Both SRIS self-reflection and SRIS insight showed positive correlations with the FS. SRIS self-reflection showed no association with the RCS, whereas SRIS insight displayed negative correlations. Thus, the SRIS provided evidence of good convergent validity. Therefore, the Self-Reflection and Insight Scale (SRIS) – Italian Version shows satisfactory results for its application in research and practice in Italy.