The Translation and Validation of Solution Building Inventory in Iran

To assess Solution-Building thinking, a valid tool is essential. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of a translated version of the Solution Building Inventory (SBI) among students at University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. The study group consisted of 287 individuals (193 females and 94 males) whose age range was 18-30. Solution Building Inventory, Positive and Negative Affect Scale, and Dispositional Hope Scale were used as measurements. After translation and getting feedback from expert professors, the questionnaire’s content and face validity were qualitatively assessed. Subsequently, we examined structural validity (via confirmatory factor analysis), criterion validity (correlating the Persian-SBI with Positive and Negative Affect Scale, and Dispositional Hope Scale), and internal consistency. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27 and AMOS version 24. The overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.83. The findings indicate that this tool demonstrates appropriate content, face, criterion, structural validity, and internal consistency, making it suitable for research and studies. As a result, SBI is a measurement tool with proven validity and reliability in Iran.