Abstract
Theatre-based improvisation includes a model of constructive communication, which has been applied to
education, and in fields requiring interpersonal competencies. Here, we present a validation study of the
Interpersonal Confidence Questionnaire (ICQ) developed to measure self-reported interpersonal
confidence, that is, beliefs regarding one’s capability related to effective social interactions. Confirmatory
factor analysis (n = 208) confirmed the 18-item measurement model of ICQ as satisfactory, with six factors
contributing to interpersonal confidence: performance confidence, flexibility, listening skills, tolerance of
failure, collaboration motivation, and presence. The questionnaire showed discriminatory power,
acceptable composite reliability, and strong test–retest reliability. The immediate and long-term impact of
six improvisation interventions (n = 161) were measured using ICQ. Improvisation interventions resulted
in improvements to interpersonal confidence, performance confidence, and tolerance of failure relative to
controls, and an improved performance confidence persisted over time. This study provides initial evidence
on the validity and reliability of the 18-item, 6-factor ICQ as a self-report measurement of interpersonal
confidence, which may increase following improvisation training.
Keywords: Improvisation, interpersonal confidence, performance confidence, tolerance of failure, questionnaire validation
education, and in fields requiring interpersonal competencies. Here, we present a validation study of the
Interpersonal Confidence Questionnaire (ICQ) developed to measure self-reported interpersonal
confidence, that is, beliefs regarding one’s capability related to effective social interactions. Confirmatory
factor analysis (n = 208) confirmed the 18-item measurement model of ICQ as satisfactory, with six factors
contributing to interpersonal confidence: performance confidence, flexibility, listening skills, tolerance of
failure, collaboration motivation, and presence. The questionnaire showed discriminatory power,
acceptable composite reliability, and strong test–retest reliability. The immediate and long-term impact of
six improvisation interventions (n = 161) were measured using ICQ. Improvisation interventions resulted
in improvements to interpersonal confidence, performance confidence, and tolerance of failure relative to
controls, and an improved performance confidence persisted over time. This study provides initial evidence
on the validity and reliability of the 18-item, 6-factor ICQ as a self-report measurement of interpersonal
confidence, which may increase following improvisation training.
Keywords: Improvisation, interpersonal confidence, performance confidence, tolerance of failure, questionnaire validation
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ICEEPSY 2021 - International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology : Selected, peer reviewed papers from 12th International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology (ICEEPSY 2021), 06-08 October, 2021, Online |
| Editors | Petra Besedova, Nadezda Heinrichova, Jana Ondráková |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | European Publisher Ltd |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2021 |
| Pages | 1-27 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-80296-953-5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Oct 2021 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in conference proceedings |
| Event | 12th International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology (ICEEPSY 2021) - Virtual Conference Duration: 6 Oct 2021 → 8 Oct 2021 http://10.15405/epiceepsy.26728141.21101.1 |
Publication series
| Name | EpICEEPSY - European Proceedings of International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology |
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| Volume | 2 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2672-8141 |
Fields of Science
- 516 Educational sciences
- 515 Psychology