Adaptation and psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) by Paloutzian and Ellison

Kurzfassung/Abstract

According to previous research, spiritual well-being may be an indicator of mental health, which refers to the positive experience of one’s life. The purpose of this study was to adapt and assess the validity of the Polish version of the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) by Paloutzian and Ellison (1982). Web-based survey data were collected from 546 participants aged 18 to 72 years, 67% of whom were female. Exploratory and confirmatory data analysis revealed a two-factor questionnaire structure, which includes an existential well-being scale (EWB) and a religious well-being scale (RWB). Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alphas) for the factors was .94 for EWB, .87 for RWB, and .92 for the general scale. Significant associations with the Spirituality Scale, Gratitude/Awe Questionnaire, Patient Health Questionnaire, and World Health Organisation’s five-item Well-being Index confirmed the accuracy of the Polish version of the scale. The results strengthen the psychometric qualities of the scale, indicating its applicability in the study of religiosity and spirituality in the local context.