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| Validity The question arises, “Is ThriveSphere valid?” Do the questions that are asked represent the concepts or operations they are attempting to measure? A ThriveSphere is validated internally by the couple themselves. Each partner decides for himself or herself if their couple (overlay) sphere-chart accurately captures the experience of their unique relationship. The validity of a ThriveSphere is not determined externally, by comparing the partners on a construct with other couples in a related sample group. The most important validation of a sphere-chart is the end user couple as authority. |
Reliability If reliability means that the answers to the questions would be the same (consistent) if the instrument is taken at a later time, then reliability in the classic sense does not apply. Rather, the question is, does the ThriveSpere capture the perceived changes of a couple in their relationship when the instrument is taken at a later time? Again, the primary authority is the couple themselves. Couples report that the ThriveSphere is quite sensitive to capturing and displaying change, as they have changed. |
Reflectment
vs Assessment ThriveSphere is a “reflectment” that wholistically captures the unique experience of a couple, validated by a couple themselves, for meaningful conversation and their own use. ThriveSphere is not an “assessment”—a diagnostic or predictive instrument—based on a cluster of scaled items. It does not utilize the same theory base or methodologies as such instruments. When facilitated by a skilled professional, ThriveSphere encourages and allows couples to take responsibility for their actions and their future. With it, a facilitator helps them navigate their own way. |
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