2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 16
Available Online: 24 June 2026
Author/s:
Malazarte, Nikko*
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (nikko.malazarte@dlsu.edu.ph)
Sevilla, Gian Derick
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (gian.sevilla@dlsu.edu.ph)
De Castro, Candice Chelsea
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (candice.decastro@dlsu.edu.ph)
Agojo, Ajocrivipor
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (ajocrivipor.agojo@dlsu.edu.ph)
Lorenzo, Mary Marjiemae
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (mary.marjiemaelorenzo@dlsu.edu.ph)
Palma, John
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (john.palma@dlsu.edu.ph)
Abstract:
Scale development plays a critical role in assessing holistic well-being, particularly within culturally grounded and values-based educational contexts. Anchored on the Lasallian core values of faith, zeal for service, and communion in mission, this study aimed to develop and pilot-validate the Flourishing Lasallian Scale (FLS) by integrating these values with the PERMA model of wellbeing. A quantitative scale development design was employed, following established phases of item conceptualization, construction, pilot testing, analysis, and revision. Content validity was assessed using the Content Validity Index (CVI), while internal consistency was evaluated through Cronbach’s alpha. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to examine the latent structure of the scale. Results indicated excellent content validity (S-CVI = .98), with the majority of items achieving perfect expert consensus. The EFA supported a two-factor structure rather than the hypothesized three domains, with Factor 1 reflecting relational-communal engagement (integrating service and communion) and Factor 2 representing internal spiritual grounding (faith). Sampling adequacy was marginal (KMO = .50) but acceptable for pilot exploration, with Bartlett’s test confirming factorability. Internal consistency was excellent across factors (α = .968 and α = .928), indicating strong item coherence, though potential redundancy was noted. Qualitative feedback from validators emphasized the importance of capturing lived experiences of flourishing, maintaining measurement consistency, and strengthening alignment between Lasallian values and PERMA dimensions. Findings provide initial evidence of the scale’s reliability and conceptual validity, while also suggesting that Lasallian flourishing may be best understood as comprising interconnected relational and spiritual dimensions. The FLS shows promise as a culturally responsive tool for assessing student wellbeing in Lasallian institutions, with further research recommended for confirmatory factor analysis, item refinement, and broader validation.
Keywords: Lasallian core values, flourishing, PERMA, scale development, content validity, exploratory factor analysis, reliability
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26865
Cite this article:
Malazarte, N., Sevilla, G. D., De Castro, C. C., Agojo, A., Lorenzo, M. M., & Palma, J. (2026). Integration of Lasallian core values to wellbeing: A Pilot validation of the Flourishing Lasallian Scale. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(16), 47-62. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26865
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