Evidence of Validity and Reliability of the Study Goals Scale (EME) in University of Lima

El presente estudio de tipo instrumental tuvo por objetivo analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Metas de Estudio (EME). Participaron 287 universitarios de Lima, (66% hombres), de 18 a 26 años (M=19.66, DE=1.64). La escala evalúa metas de aprendizaje, de logro y de refuerzo social. Se realizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio donde se validó una estructura de tres factores relacionados con adecuados índices de bondad de ajuste (CFI = .92, SRMR = 0.06, RMSEA = 0.07). Por otra parte, se halló correlaciones positivas y significativas entre la EME y la Escala de Autoeficacia Percibida Específica de Situaciones Académicas (EAPESA) y correlaciones positivas y significativas con la dimensión Autorregulación académica de la Escala de Procrastinación Académica (EPA). La confiabilidad por consistencia interna de la EME fue: de aprendizaje (α = .90, ω = .90); de logro (α = .88, ω = .88) y de refuerzo social (α = .87, ω = .88). Se concluye que, la EME cuenta con evidencias de validez y fiabilidad en la muestra de estudio.The objective of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Study Goals Scale (EME). The sample taken was of 287 university students from Lima, (66% men), ages 18 to 26 years old (M = 19.66, SD = 1.64) participated. The scale evaluates learning, achievement and social reinforcement goals. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed where a structure of three factors related to goodness of fit indices is valid (CFI = .92, SRMR = 0.06, RMSEA = 0.07). On the other hand, positive correlations were found between the EME and the Specific Perceived Self-Efficacy Scale of Academic Situations (EAPESA) and negative correlations with the Academic Procrastination Scale dimension (EPA). The internal consistency reliability of the EME was: learning (α = .90, ω = .90); of achievement (α = .88, ω = .88) and social reinforcement (α = .87, ω = .88). In conclusion, the EME has evidence of validity and reliability in the study sample.Tesi