Adaptation of the Interpersonal Competence Scale in the Arab Environment: A Comparative Study of Psychological Competence among Students of Kuwait University and Diyala University/Iraq

Abstract

The Concept of the Interpersonal Competence Scale Plays a Crucial Role in Human Life, Enhancing the Ability to Face Life Challenges, Achieve Social Integration, and Attain Well-being. The  Interpersonal Competence Scale(ICQ), Developed by Buhrmester, D. et al. (1988), Has Garnered Increasing Interest in Scientific Research, with Its Validity Being Examined Across Various Cultures. This Study Aims to Adapt an Arabic Version of the Scale and Assess Its Validity for a Sample of University Students in Two Arab Contexts, While Analyzing the Prevalence of Psychological Competence Levels Based on Certain Demographic Variables. The Study Sample Consisted of 570 Students, with Males Representing 42.1% and Females 57.9%. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) Were Utilized, Along with the Calculation of Correlation Coefficients and Reliability Using Cronbach’s Alpha. The Findings Indicated the Suitability of the Five-Domain Model, Supporting Its Applicability Across Cultures. Additionally, the Study Revealed Variability in Psychological Competence Levels Among the Sample, Ranging From 17.5% to 19.2%, Suggesting the Need for Further Investigation and Analysis.