Escala de Congruência (EC)

The Congruence Scale (EC) (Lee, 2002) assesses the individual's relationship with Self, with others and with the context. It was translated and adapted for the Portuguese population from a sample of 254 participants, from the general population. Studies of validity (exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis – EFA and CFA) and reliability (e.g., internal consistency) were conducted and, subsequently, replicated in a sample of pathological gamblers. It is suggested a two‑factor structure (Spiritual/Universal and Intra‑Personal) that proved to be adjusted: CFA ‑ χ2 = 185.602 (p < .001), χ2/df = 1.875, CFI = .954, GFI = .919, RMSEA= .059 (Lo = .05, Hi = .07).The EC presents good levels of internal consistency ‑ Factor 1 (α = .93) and Factor 2 (α = .75). The study has some limitations (e.g., non‑probabilistic and convenience sample, not stratified), suggesting the continuation of studies of the CS (e.g., construction and study of new items).