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Table 4 Pearson Correlation Coefficients for Construct Validity

From: Evaluating the psychometric properties of the mental health continuum-short form (MHC-SF) in Dutch adolescents

Instrument

MHC-SF well-being dimension subscale

MHC-SF total

Emotional

Psychological

Social

Convergent validity

 PA of PANAS-C

.58***

.52***

.45***

.56***

 Kidscreen-27

.67***

.55***

.50***

.62***

 SPF-ILs

.62***

.65***

.55***

.68***

 Cantril’s ladder

.58***

.44***

.39***

.50***

Divergent validity

 RCADS-25

−.51***

−.46***

−.41***

−.50***

 Depression

−.55***

−.48***

−.43***

−.53***

 Anxiety

−.41***

−.38***

−.34***

−.41***

  1. *** p < .001
  2. Notes. PA of PANAS-C positive affect dimension of the Positive and Negative Affect Scale for Children, SPF-ILs Social Production Function Instrument for the Level of well-being, RCADS-25 Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25
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