Adaptation and Validation of Unconditional Positive Self Regard for the Indonesian Counseling Context

Background: Culturally appropriate psychological assessments are essential for ensuring accurate and valid measurement across diverse populations. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Unconditional Positive Self-Regard (UPSR) Scale for use in Indonesian school counseling settings. Methods: Following a rigorous forward–backward translation process, expert review, and dual certified translation, the Indonesian version of the UPSR was administered to 60 school counselors in Semarang Regency. Data were analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in JASP to test the two-factor structure of the UPSR, consisting of self-regard and conditionality subdimensions, as proposed in the original scale. The analysis assumed multivariate normality and linearity. Results: Model fit indices demonstrated acceptable to good fit (CFI = 0.91, GFI = 0.953, RMSEA = 0.064), while all item loadings were statistically significant. Despite minor challenges with reverse-coded items, the adapted scale showed strong internal consistency (α = 0.89) and construct validity. Conclusion: This validated Indonesian UPSR offers a culturally relevant and psychometrically sound tool for counselor training, reflective practice, and future research. The adaptation was conducted with written permission from the original author, ensuring ethical integrity and scholarly rigor.