Dyadic Interactional Harmony Questionnaire – DIHQ
Measures the perceived style of interaction and phenomenological relationship quality between two individuals in a dyad.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Dyadic Interactional Harmony Questionnaire – DIHQ was developed by Varga, K., Józsa, E., Bányai, E. L., & Gosi-Greguss, A. C. (2006). It is designed to measure Dyadic Interactional Harmony. The scale is intended for use with Adults in dyadic interactions (e.g., hypnotist-subject, couples).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 50 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 17 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 50 to 250. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Interactional Harmony: 50 – 116
- Moderate Interactional Harmony: 117 – 183
- High Interactional Harmony: 184 – 250
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.