Evidencia de validez y fiabilidad de un instrumentode ahorro de agua en población colombiana

Objective: To present evidence of the validity and reliability of the Water-Saving Questionnaire in the Colombian population. Methodology: A cross-sectional study with a psychometric approach was conducted, surveying 1,500 participants. The Water Savings Report Questionnaire was administered, and an exploratory factor analysis was conducted. Internal consistency was assessed using McDonald's ω and Cronbach's α. Results: The full scale accounted for 41.55% of the explained variance, with items clustering into two distinct categories. The internal consistency analysis yielded a McDonald's ω of .849 (95%CI=.838-.860) and a Cronbach's α of .843 (95% CI = .831-.854). Discussion: The findings indicate that the "Water Savings Report Questionnaire" meets the criteria for adequate psychometric quality. However, further studies are recommended to explore the influence of social and health factors on the results. Conclusions: The "Water Savings Report Questionnaire" demonstrated reliability and validity indicators that enable the identification of behaviors related to the environmental management of water use and conservation.