Measuring relationship quality in an international study: Exploratory and confirmatory factor validity

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Chonody, Jill M, Gabb, Jacqui, Killian, Mike and Dunk-West, Priscilla ORCID: 0000-0002-5086-8196 (2018) Measuring relationship quality in an international study: Exploratory and confirmatory factor validity. In: Sexuality, Sexual and Gender Identities and Intimacy Research in Social Work and Social Care: A Lifecourse Epistemology. Routledge, London, pp. 121-141.

Abstract

This study reports on the operationalisation and testing of the newly developed Relationship Quality (RQ) scale, designed to assess an individual’s perception of his or her RQ in their current partnership. Methods: Data were generated through extended sampling from an original UK-based research project, Enduring Love? Couple relationships in the 21st century. This mixed methods study was designed to investigate how couples experience, understand and sustain their long-term relationships. This article utilises the cross-sectional, community sample (N = 8,132) from this combined data set, drawn primarily from the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. A two-part approach to scale development was employed. An initial 15-item pool was subjected to exploratory factor analysis leading into confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling. Results: The final 9-item scale evidenced convergent construct validity and known-groups validity along with strong reliability. Conclusion: Implications for future research and professional practice are discussed.

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Item type Book Section
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/49042
Edition 1st
DOI 10.4324/9781315398785
Official URL https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.432...
ISBN 9781315398785
Subjects Current > FOR (2020) Classification > 4409 Social work
Current > Division/Research > College of Arts and Education
Keywords United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Relationship Quality (RQ) scale, operationalisation
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