Factor analysis confirms the validity of PIDAQ in assessing dental aesthetics impacts among Romanian youth, highlighting its strong correlations with self-esteem and life satisfaction.
Key Points
The study validates the PIDAQ-RO for Romanian young adults, confirming its reliability and psychometric properties.
Confirmatory factor analysis shows strong fit indices (χ²/df=2.74; CFI=0.98), supporting its 4-factor model validation.
Internal consistency is excellent across all PIDAQ-RO subscales, with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.87 to 0.94.
Positive correlations of dental self-confidence with self-esteem indicate that dental aesthetics influence overall quality of life.