Abstract
Introduction. There are no Russian-language instruments that assess a person’s confidence in predicting another’s reactions and in the perceived accuracy of one’s representation of that person. Meanwhile, Uncertainty Reduction Theory and Anxiety/Uncertainty Management Theory posit that attributional confidence is an indicator of the quality of interpersonal communication and can predict whether a dialogue will continue or be terminated. Studies measuring attributional confidence most often use G. Clatterbuck’s Confidence in Proactive Attribution (CL7) scale, which has demonstrated good validity and reliability.
Methods. The aim of the study was to adapt and validate the Russian version of Clatterbuck’s Confidence in Proactive Attribution (CL7) questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted on a sample of 166 respondents. Criterion and discriminant validity were examined on two additional samples (N = 82 and N = 81).
Results. We obtained strong evidence for a unidimensional structure of the questionnaire and for the optimality of this structure. Internal consistency was high. Tests of criterion and discriminant validity produced mixed findings for several subscales.
Discussion. The scale meets internal consistency requirements, shows high reliability and adequate validity, and has a one-factor structure, indicating compliance with core psychometric standards and potential applicability in research. Gender invariance and discriminant validity were confirmed. At the same time, results regarding the instrument’s construct validity were unstable.
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