PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE “COGNITIVE FUSION QUESTIONNAIRE: CFQ-7” IN PARENTS OF FAMILIES IN SOUTH LIMA

Abstract

The Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ-7) is a measure designed to evaluate the tendency to accept the literal content of thoughts and feelings as true. The present study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the CFQ-7 in an adult population from Lima, Peru. The sample consisted of 2,169 parents from South Lima, with 39.7% men and 60.9% women, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling based on age and residency criteria. The results demonstrate that the CFQ-7 exhibited robust psychometric properties through statistical and structural analyses. Item means ranged between 3.18 and 3.61, with high homogeneity and communalities (>0.40). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed high factor loadings (0.80–0.90) and an adequate fit (CFI = 0.99, RMSEA = 0.06). Furthermore, the model showed convergent relationships with other variables and no bias across genders. Reliability was excellent, with Cronbach's alpha (0.94), omega (0.94), and AVE (0.73). Exploratory and confirmatory analyses, invariance evaluations, and psychometric network assessments support the unidimensionality and validity of the instrument, ensuring its applicability in psychological contexts. In conclusion, the CFQ-7 demonstrates adequate validity and reliability indices.