Elsbernd, Thea (2025) The Reliability and Validity of the Stoic Attitudes and Behaviours Scale. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Abstract Stoicism is a philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in the first century Before the Christian Era, which teaches self-control and rationality. Today, these ancient principles are adapted to practical contexts by applying this philosophy to real-life challenges, such as mental health and emotional strength. Stoicism can be measured by the Stoic Attitudes and Behaviours Scale (SABS), which divides Stoicism into five sub-dimensions, namely Cosmopolitanism, Dichotomy of Control, Caring for Others, Vigilance, and Cosmic Nature. This measure is still in the development phase and the present research aims at replicating and further examining the reliability and validity of the SABS. This study tested a sample of N = 386 participants, aged 17 to 62 (74.1% female, 25.6% male). The findings indicate that the SABS is a good measure of Stoicism. This conclusion is drawn from the findings that the five sub-dimensions are empirically distinguishable, three of the five sub-dimensions have sufficient convergent and divergent validity, and all are linked to Eudaimonia. Especially the sub-dimensions Cosmopolitanism, Caring for Others, and Vigilance were shown to be significant predictors of Eudaimonia. These findings about the positive relationship between Stoicism and Eudaimonia suggest that Stoicism can contribute to greater well-being. This finding can be used by individuals in daily life for self-help purposes as well as in therapy. Stoicism, Stoic Attitudes and Behaviours Scale, Eudaimonia
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Yperen, N. van |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Feb 2025 12:30 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Feb 2025 12:30 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4606 |
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