Pechorro, PedroShircliff, KatieDeLisi, MattSimões, Mário R.Cyders, Melissa A.2023-11-062023-11-062023-09http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/20130We examine the psychometric properties of the Weinberger Adjustment Inventory (WAI) from a modern psychometric perspective, including second-order models, better estimation of reliability, and measurement invariance, among a sample of young adults (N = 610, M = 21.33 years, SD = 3.09 years) from Portugal. Results indicated that only the four-factor intercorrelated confirmatory models of the WAI Distress and Restraint scales, and the two-factor intercorrelated confirmatory models of the WAI Defensiveness scales showed adequate fits. The WAI showed good reliability and distinctive correlates with other psychometric measures and criterion variables. Cross-gender measurement invariance was established. Our findings support the WAI as a valid and reliable measure.engAdjustmentDefensivenessWeinberger adjustment inventory (WAI)Validationjournal article10.1080/14999013.2023.22562611932-9903