The Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of the Reasons for Living Inventory for Young Adults-II

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Objective : This study examined the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Reasons for Living Inventory for Young Adults-II (RFL-YA-II).Method : Exploratory factor analysis was conducted in a sample of Korean young adults (N = 230), followed by Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and measurement invariance testing across individuals with recurrent nonsuicidal self-injury (n = 511) and controls (n = 840). Bifactor analyses were performed to further examine the dimensionality. Convergent validity evidence was examined based on correlations with suicide risk.Results : The original four-factor structure was replicated. CFA and bifactor models demonstrated a good fit, and configural, metric, and scalar invariance of RFL-YA-II scores were supported. RFL-YA-II scores showed negative correlations with suicide risks.Conclusions : Findings support the reliability of the scores and the validity of their intended interpretations and uses in research and clinical contexts related to suicide prevention among young adults in Korea.

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