Validation of the Satisfaction with Life Scale-Children (SWLS-C) Among Mongolian Middle School Students

The study aimed to validate the Mongolian version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale-Child (SWLS-C) among students aged 10-16 in Ulaanbaatar. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted on two randomly split samples (466 and 467 cases, respectively). Previous studies have suggested a unidimensional factor structure. CFA results supported this model, consistent with the original validation study, demonstrating adequate model fit. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.83) and corrected item-total score correlations were satisfactory. Convergent validity was confirmed through positive correlations with the Self-Compassion Measure’s positive subscales and the Happiness scale, while divergent validity was shown via negative correlations with the Self-Compassion Measure’s negative subscales. The SWLS-C proved to be a reliable and valid tool for assessing life satisfaction among Mongolian children, providing a basis for future psychological research in this population.