Psychological and Behavioral Assessment
Development the online intimate relationship questionnaire for college students
Jin Tonglin, Lu Guizhi, Zhang Lu, Cai Xuebin, Jia Yanru
Published 2017-07-20
Cite as Chin J Behav Med ＆ Brain Sci, 2017,26(07): 656-660. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6554.2017.07.017
Abstract
ObjectiveTo develop the scale to measure online intimate relationship and test its validity and reliability for college students.
MethodsA total of 1 105 subjects were recruited in this investigation for 6 times.Based on literatures, open-ended questionnaire investigations, semi-structured interview and experts’ opinions, item analyses, exploratory factor analyses, validity and reliability analysis were conducted to develop the scale.
ResultsThe self-made scale showed a second-order structure, including intimacy, passion and commitment dimension.Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the model had good fit (χ2/df=3.47, GFI=0.92, NFI=0.90, CFI=0.92, TLI=0.90, IFI=0.92, RMSEA=0.08). The 3 dimensions had good internal reliability with Cronbach’s α coefficients from 0.73 to 0.89 and retest reliability coefficients from 0.80 to 0.91.In addition, the scale had good external validity and convergent validity.
ConclusionThe self-made scale has acceptable reliabilities and validities, which can be used to measure online intimate relationship for college students.
Key words:
College students; Online intimate relationship; Reliability; Validity
Contributor Information
Jin Tonglin
School of Education, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
Lu Guizhi
School of Education, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
Zhang Lu
School of Education, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
Cai Xuebin
School of Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
Jia Yanru
School of Education, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
