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  • The original Compassion Questionnaire for Animals (CQA) measured compassion as a multifaceted construct.
  • Its 28-item length limited practical research application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a shortened, usable version of the CQA.
  • To validate the psychometric properties of the new, shorter questionnaire.

Main Methods:

  • An iterative shortening process was applied to the original CQA.
  • A large-scale validation study assessed the shortened questionnaire's psychometrics.
  • Psychometric analyses included internal consistency, convergent validity, and discriminant validity.

Main Results:

  • The final 18-item version (CQA-18) was developed with balanced content and valence.
  • CQA-18 demonstrated high internal consistency, convergent validity, and discriminant validity.
  • The questionnaire showed an invariant factor structure across genders.

Conclusions:

  • The CQA-18 is a valid and reliable measure for assessing compassion for animals.
  • The shortened version enhances usability in research and clinical practice.
  • Findings support the use of CQA-18 for cultivating animal compassion.