Silva, Ana LagesMagalhães, Eunice VieiraAntunes, Carla Margarida VieiraFerreira, Célia Isabel Lima2018Silva , A L , Magalhães , E V , Antunes , C M V & Ferreira , C I L 2018 , ' Social well-being scales: validity and reliability evidence in the portuguese context ' , Revista PSICOLOGIA, 2018, Vol. 32 (2), 15-26. https://doi.org/10.17575/rpsicol.v32i2.13342183-2471Revista PSICOLOGIA, 2018, Vol. 32 (2), 15-26.This study aims to provide evidence of validity and reliability of the Social Well-being Scales in the Portuguese context. A cross-sectional study was developed with 322 adults (M = 30.45; SD = 8.52) aged from 18 to 58 years old, mostly females (65.8%). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good model fit considering the five-factor model consistent with the original theoretical proposal. Also, additional validity evidence was obtained with statistically significant associations being found between social well-being dimensions and satisfaction with life, depression and anxiety. Reliability data also showed adequate internal consistency of all well-being dimensions. This reliable and valid scale is useful to evaluate social well-being in adulthood in the Portuguese context, not only allowing a more comprehensive approach to the mental health research but also providing opportunities of assessment and intervention focused on a positive framework.application/pdfengopenAccessPSICOLOGIASAÚDE MENTALBEM-ESTAR SOCIALESCALASPSICOMETRIAADULTOSPSYCHOLOGYMENTAL HEALTHSOCIAL WELFARESCALESPSYCHOMETRICSADULTSarticlehttps://doi.org/10.17575/rpsicol.v32i2.1334