What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to develop and validate a self-report instrument to measure sense of belonging in adults.

January 1, 1995

Developing a Measure Of Sense of Belonging

Key Points

The study aims to develop and validate a self-report instrument to measure sense of belonging in adults.
Developed the Sense of Belonging Instrument (SOBI) with two scored scales: SOBI-P and SOBI-A.
Assessed content validity by an expert panel and evaluated psychometric properties across three subject groups.
Examined construct validity, internal consistency, and retest reliability.
SOBI-P demonstrated validity and reliability as a measure of sense of belonging.
SOBI-A indicates motivation for sense of belonging but needs further study for validity and consistency.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop and test psychometrically a self-report instrument designed to measure sense of belonging in adults. The Sense of Belonging Instrument (SOBI) is a 27-item, self-report instrument consisting of two separately scored scales, SOBI-P (psychological state) and SOBI-A (antecedents). Content validity was assessed by a panel of experts. Construct validity, internal consistency, and retest reliability were examined through a series of studies with three subject groups: community college students, patients in treatment for major depression, and Roman Catholic nuns. Results suggest that SOBI-P is a valid and reliable measure of sense of belonging. SOBI-A appears to reflect an individual's motivation for sense of belonging but requires additional study regarding its construct validity and internal consistency.

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