Validation of the Psychometric Properties of the Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory in the University Population

Andrés Ramírez (), Venus Medina-Maldonado, Luis Burgos-Benavides, Alhena L. Alfaro-Urquiola, Hugo Sinchi, Javier Herrero Díez and Fco. Javier Rodríguez-Diaz
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Andrés Ramírez: Department of Clinical Psychology, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador
Venus Medina-Maldonado: Centro de Investigación para la Salud de América Latina (CISeAL), Nursing Faculty, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Nayón 170530, Ecuador
Luis Burgos-Benavides: Department of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Alhena L. Alfaro-Urquiola: Behavioral Sciences Research Institute IICC, Universidad Católica Boliviana “San Pablo”, La Paz 0201, Bolivia
Hugo Sinchi: Department of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Esmeraldas 080101, Ecuador
Javier Herrero Díez: Department of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Fco. Javier Rodríguez-Diaz: Department of Psychology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain

Social Sciences, 2024, vol. 13, issue 11, 1-12

Abstract: This study aimed to validate the psychometric properties of the Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI) within the context of the university population in Ecuador. The CRSI measures how individuals manage interpersonal conflicts, a critical skill for university students. A sample of 746 university students from various institutions across Ecuador participated in the study. The CRSI, which categorizes conflict resolution styles into five types (competing, avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, and compromising), was translated and culturally adapted for the Ecuadorian context. Psychometric analyses, including factor analysis and reliability testing, were conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the inventory. The factor analysis supported the five-factor structure of the CRSI, confirming that the inventory is suitable for measuring distinct conflict resolution styles in this population. The inventory showed good internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha values exceeding 0.70 for all subscales. Additionally, the test–retest reliability indicated stability over time. The validated CRSI provides a robust instrument for understanding and improving conflict resolution skills among university students in Ecuador, contributing to better interpersonal relationships and academic environments.

Keywords: validation; reliability; Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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