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Development and Validation of the Unified Harmony Measure
1The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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|March 4, 2026
Summary
This study introduces the Unified Harmony Measure, a tool to assess harmony across personal, social, and environmental levels. The measure is reliable and valid, offering practical applications for well-being and sustainability research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sustainability Science
- Sociology
Background:
- Harmony is crucial for well-being and sustainability, recognized globally for its impact on human flourishing.
- Existing frameworks for harmony lack comprehensive measurement tools across different life domains.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Unified Harmony Measure (UHM) based on the Unified Harmony Framework.
- To assess harmony at intrapersonal (Me Harmony), interpersonal (We Harmony), and environmental (Eco Harmony) levels.
Main Methods:
- Multi-phase scale development: item generation, expert review, pilot testing, and psychometric analysis.
- Scale validation using diverse samples with classical item analysis, IRT, correlation, regression, and short form construction.
Main Results:
- The UHM demonstrated high internal consistency, coherent structures, and strong associations with related constructs, confirming reliability and validity.
- A short form of the UHM also showed sound psychometric properties and incremental predictive power.
Conclusions:
- The Unified Harmony Measure provides a reliable and valid tool for assessing harmony across multiple levels.
- The UHM offers practical insights and psychometric utility for research and interventions aimed at enhancing well-being and sustainability.
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