ISSN 2617-6858
e-ISSN 2617-6866
The Bulletin of National Defence University of Ukraine
- questionnaire «Mini-Mult»; psychometric characteristics; reliability; validity; internal consistency; average normative indicators
- https://doi.org/10.33099/2617-6858-2023-73-3-5-17
- Pages 5-17
The article is devoted to the problems of the Ukrainian-language adaptation of the English-language psychodiagnostic technique «Mini-Mult» with the aim of improving the psychological support of police activities. So far, no Ukrainian-language versions of this questionnaire have been developed, although its diagnostic potential is significant and is used in law enforcement agencies abroad. The article reveals the theoretical foundations and structure of the experimental study, in which employees of the National Police took part, provides the text of the questionnaire in Ukrainian, the keys, and characterizes the scales. Psychometric parameters and average test norms of the adapted questionnaire are presented. The results of the study proved the significant diagnostic potential of the «Mini-Mult» questionnaire and the expediency of its use in the process of psychological support for the activities of the National Police
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