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ArticleEuropean journal of investigation in health, psychology and education2025

Psychometric Properties of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Abuse Short Form (ACE-ASF) for Ecuadorian Youth.

Andrés Ramírez, Luis Burgos-Benavides, Jessica Vanessa Quito-Calle, Hugo Sinchi-Sinchi, Javier Herrero Díez, Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Díaz

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Andrés RamírezDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador.ORCID 0009-0007-3493-6519
Luis Burgos-BenavidesDepartment of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-1364-8995
Jessica Vanessa Quito-CalleDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-1428-5081
Hugo Sinchi-SinchiDepartment of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Esmeraldas 080101, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0001-8419-1382
Javier Herrero DíezDepartment of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8950-1714
Francisco Javier Rodríguez-DíazDepartment of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain.

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Abstract

Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, are a risk factor for mental health and poor socio-emotional development in adulthood. Assessing these experiences in specific populations allows for the identification of patterns and the implementation of preventive interventions.

objectiveTo evaluate the psychometric properties of the abbreviated version of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Abuse Form (ACE-ASF) in Ecuadorian youth, aiming to ensure the validity, reliability, and consistency of the instrument in accurately measuring abuse dimensions in this Ecuadorian population. METHODOLOGY: An instrumental study was conducted on the psychometric properties of the eight-item ACE-ASF, applying it to a sample of 840 university students (52.1% females and 47.9% males). The evaluation focused on analyzing the factorial structure and internal consistency of the instrument in this sample.

resultsThe two-factor model showed a satisfactory fit across all levels of invariance (configural, metric, scalar, and strict), with acceptable fit indices (CFI, TLI, GFI, RMSEA, and SRMR). The internal consistency was adequate, as assessed using the McDonald's omega and Cronbach's alpha coefficients. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed using the AVE and HTMT indices, ensuring proper differentiation between the dimensions assessed.

conclusionThe ACE-ASF proved to be a valid and reliable instrument for assessing abuse experiences in Ecuadorian youth. Its two-factor structure reflects distinct yet related dimensions, providing a useful tool for identifying adverse childhood experiences in this population.

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