Abstract: The study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Persistent Complex Bereavement Inventory (PCBI) in a sample of 318 community – dwelling adults. We investigated the factor structure, convergent and nomological network validity of the PCBI, considering the associations with aspects theoretically related to PCBI and adult attachment style. Our confirmative factor analysis supported a three-factor model. However, the bifactor model suggested the scale structure is unidimensional. Moreover, the PCBI showed a positive and significant correlation with the Inventory of Complicated Grief scale, supporting its convergent validity. Considering the nomological network validity, PCBI was associated with the closeness to the deceased and the circumstance of death. The attachment style of bereaved individuals was characterized by Discomfort with Closeness and Preoccupation with Relationships. Our findings suggest that the Italian translation of the PCBI may represent a reliable instrument and support its convergent and nomological network validity.
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPRIETIES OF THE ITALIAN VERSION OF THE PERSISTENT COMPLEX BEREAVEMENT INVENTORY / Borroni, S., Ruotolo, G., Geminiani, C., Grazioli, V., Rita Ravani, F., Somma, A., Fossati, A.. - In: TPM. TESTING, PSYCHOMETRICS, METHODOLOGY IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY. - ISSN 1972-6325. - 33:1(2026), pp. 305-314.
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPRIETIES OF THE ITALIAN VERSION OF THE PERSISTENT COMPLEX BEREAVEMENT INVENTORY
Serena Borroni
Primo
;Giulia RuotoloSecondo
;Camilla Geminiani;Valentina Grazioli;Antonella SommaPenultimo
;Andrea FossatiUltimo
2026-01-01
Abstract
Abstract: The study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Persistent Complex Bereavement Inventory (PCBI) in a sample of 318 community – dwelling adults. We investigated the factor structure, convergent and nomological network validity of the PCBI, considering the associations with aspects theoretically related to PCBI and adult attachment style. Our confirmative factor analysis supported a three-factor model. However, the bifactor model suggested the scale structure is unidimensional. Moreover, the PCBI showed a positive and significant correlation with the Inventory of Complicated Grief scale, supporting its convergent validity. Considering the nomological network validity, PCBI was associated with the closeness to the deceased and the circumstance of death. The attachment style of bereaved individuals was characterized by Discomfort with Closeness and Preoccupation with Relationships. Our findings suggest that the Italian translation of the PCBI may represent a reliable instrument and support its convergent and nomological network validity.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
