Analyzing the Factorial Structure of the Future Expectations Scale, Invariance, and Validity Based on the Relation with Other Variables for University Students in Peru

Objective to analyze the factorial structure of the Future Expectations Scale (FES), invariance, and validity based on the relation with other variables for Peruvian university students. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study with an instrumental design was used. The FES was administered virtually and distributed on social networks to 708 university students aged 18–35 years (mean = 21.30 years; SD = 4.20). A confirmatory factor analysis, invariance, and validity based on the relation with other variables of the FES was performed. Results The results confirmed the four-factor structure of the FES (χ ² (59) = 247.1, p  < .001, CFI = .983, RMSEA = .075, and SRMR = .039). Moreover, it can be used on individuals of both genders and is reliable (ω > 0.80). Conclusion The evidence of validity was also obtained based on the relation with other variables. The FES is a valid, reliable, and sex-invariant instrument for Peruvian university students.