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Adaptation and validation of a measure of preservice teachers’ positive mental health literacy
Date Issued
2023
Citation
Nalipay, M. J. N., Chai, C. S., Jong, M. S. Y., King, R. B., & Mordeno, I. G. (2023 Aug 22). Adaptation and validation of a measure of preservice teachers’ positive mental health literacy. EARLI2023, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Mental health promotion is increasingly being recognized as an important teacher competency. Hence, teachers should have sufficient mental health literacy (MHL). However, most MHL research and programs for teachers focus on their knowledge of mental disorders, while very few have explored teachers’ positive mental health knowledge. To address this limitation, we adapted and validated a measure of positive MHL, the Mental Health-promoting Knowledge Scale (MHPKS), for preservice teachers. The sample included 470 Filipino preservice teachers. Results of confirmatory factor analysis supported both the 1- and 3- factor (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness-promoting knowledge) models of MHPKS. Positive relationships with knowledge of mental disorders, wellbeing, and teaching engagement and satisfaction were found, indicating construct validity. MHPKS is a valid tool that can be used to measure preservice teachers’ positive MHL.
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