Examining the Psychometric Properties of the We-ness Questionnaire in Iranian Couples

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1 Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

2 Counseling Department. Mohaghegh Ardabili University. Ardabil. Iran

3 Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi. Professor of Counseling. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Ardabil.Iran

10.22034/fcp.2025.141688.2244

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Background: A successful and stable marriage has long been one of the most important goals of mankind and is always considered an important topic for the study of dimensions of marital quality and satisfaction. A crucial aspect in this area is the assessment of the sense of "We-ness" in couples. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the "We-ness" questionnaire in Iranian couples. Method: The research was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population included non-faculty married staff from universities in Tehran in 2023, with an approximate total of 15,000 individuals. From this population, 1,625 individuals were randomly selected, and 1,360 valid questionnaires were analyzed. Data were collected using the "We-ness" Questionnaire (Topcu-Uzer et al., 2021), Gottman Emotional Divorce Scale (Gottman, 1999), and Couple Flourishing Measure (Rezaee et al., 1402). Results: Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the "We-ness" questionnaire is unidimensional. Pearson correlation results for concurrent validity showed a significant positive relationship between "We-ness" scores and couple flourishing. Divergent validity was examined by correlating "We-ness" scores with emotional divorce scores, revealing a negative correlation. The internal consistency of the "We-ness" questionnaire was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.96, and test-retest reliability showed a correlation of 0.78. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the "We-ness" questionnaire possesses good reliability and validity, making it a suitable tool for research on couple relationships and psychological interventions. The use of this questionnaire is recommended in couple counseling to strengthen couple identity and reduce marital issues.

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  • Receive Date: 08 July 2024
  • Revise Date: 21 May 2025
  • Accept Date: 03 September 2024

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