Measuring Therapeutic Alliance With Children in Residential Treatment and Therapeutic Day Care
A Validation Study of the Children’s Alliance Questionnaire
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Purpose: This study examined the construct validity and reliability of a therapeutic alliance measure (Children’s Alliance Questionnaire [CAQ]) for children with psychosocial and/or behavioral problems, receiving therapeutic residential care or day care in the Netherlands. Methods: Confirmatory factor analysis of a one-factor model “therapeutic alliance” was conducted on two samples of 115 and 116 children, aged 4–14 years. Reliability analysis and concurrent validity were examined. Results: Results showed a good fit to the data, indicating construct validity of the measures. Cronbach’s α reliability coefficients were good for both alliance measures. Concurrent validity was supported by significant relations between the alliance scale and positive group climate (Group Climate Instrument for Children [GCIC]) and treatment motivation (Adolescent Treatment Motivation Questionnaire). No correlations with negative group climate (GCIC) were found. Discussion: The CAQ can be used as an assessment tool for therapeutic alliance within both residential treatment and therapeutic day care settings for children
Alliance · Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct (python library · Construct validity · Cronbach's alpha · Psychometrics · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Reliability (semiconductor · Scale (ratio · Structural equation modeling · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Therapy and Development · Clinical Psychology · Educational and Psychological Assessments · Psychology
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