Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the mobile Agnew Relationship Measure (mARM-C)

Abstract

ObjectThis research aims to test the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the mobile Agnew Relationship Measure (mARM-C). Methods574 college students who had recently used meditation applications were included. 102 of them were chosen for retesting two weeks later. Standards for evaluation included the Digital Working Alliance Inventory (DWAI), Trust of Counseling Scale (TCS), and Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8). The formal questionnaire was created after further modifications based on item analysis and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). ResultsConfirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed that the five-component model fit the data well. The mARM-C has intense item discrimination, and each item is substantially and positively linked with the total score of each dimension and the total score of the measure. The mARM-C had fair to excellent internal consistency, split-half, and test–retest reliability. The convergent and criterion-related validity was acceptable. ConclusionIn conclusion, the results of this study indicate that the Chinese version of the mARM-C has good validity and reliability. It is an effective self-report measure of the DTA.