Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of PERMA for Chinese University EFL Students in Higher Education

The purpose of this research is mainly to explore the validity and reliability PERMA instruments determine nature for Chinese university EFL students. A total 309 students from 10 universities in Gansu province were investigated. Selected by cluster random sampling, extracted data survey design underwent exploratory factor analysis(EFA) confirmatory analysis(CFA) with use SPSS version 24 AMOS 23 verify structure PERMA. results EFA indicate similar structures prior present study. CFA testify that instrument satisfactory Therefore, indicates also has a five-factor structure, which implies perceived context be adequately invariant it as an effective measurement tool supporting students’ well-being. findings highlight significance validating confirming provide new insights into its application across different cultural contexts.