Reliability and Validity of a Novel Measure of Nonviolent Communication Behaviors

Cherry T.Y. Cheung; Clement Man-Him Cheng; Stanley Kam Ki Lam; Henry Wai-Hang Ling; Kim Ling Lau; Suet Lin Hung; Hong Wang Fung

doi:10.1177/10497315221128595

Reliability and Validity of a Novel Measure of Nonviolent Communication Behaviors

Cherry T.Y. Cheung, Clement Man-Him Cheng, Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Henry Wai-Hang Ling, Kim Ling Lau, Suet Lin Hung, Hong Wang Fung^*

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Department of Social Work

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Abstract

Purpose: Nonviolent communication (NVC) has been increasingly recognized as a potentially beneficial approach that could promote empathy, resolve conflicts, and improve psychosocial well-being. No validated measure is available to assess or quantify NVC-specific characteristics or behaviors. This paper describes the development and pilot psychometric evaluation of a self-report measure for assessing behaviors characteristic of NVC (e.g., awareness of feelings, honest self-expression).

Method: We analyzed data in an online convenience sample of young adults (N = 205).

Results: The 7-item Nonviolent Communication Behaviors Scale (NVCBS) was found to have satisfactory internal consistency (α = 0.789 to 0.810), good test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.781) and a single-factor structure. The NVCBS was also positively correlated with empathy while negatively correlated with negative beliefs about emotions, demonstrating its construct validity.

Discussion: The study provides a reliable and valid measure of NVC behaviors which can facilitate future studies on NVC. Directions for future research are discussed.

Original language	English
Number of pages	8
Journal	Research on Social Work Practice
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315221128595
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 23 Sept 2022

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empathy
mental health
nonviolent communication (NVC)
reliability
validation

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