A Short Version of the Kernis-Goldmanauthenticity Inventory: Adaptation in Russia

Aim. The first psychometric verification of the Kernis-Goldman Authenticity Inventory, which includes 45 statements and four scales in initial version, such as Awareness, Unbiased processing, authentic Behavior, Relational orientation, was carried out Russia. questionnaire developed within framework existential paradigm personality psychology. Procedure method. study involved 704 respondents (144 male, 559 female, aged 17 to 32 years). To check convergent validity, scale (subscales: Authentic living, Acceptance external influence, Self-Alienation) single-scale Moscow authenticity were used. Confirmatory factor analysis, parametric nonparametric statistical methods Results conclusion. During adaptation, inventory reduced points (per 8 each scales), order keep original structure. It found that orientation score is higher females, Awareness males. also indicators adapted positively correlate with scores living scale, negatively — influence Self-alienation. showed structural validity Russian-language version questionnaire. new tool can be recommended for evaluating effectiveness various interventions research.