Psychometric properties of the Alliance and Negotiation Scale‐Supervision Version. Issue 6 (18th November 2020) - Presseau, Candice
Abstract: Objective: This study examines the psychometric properties of the Alliance Negotiation Scale‐Supervision Version (ANS‐S) for clinical trainees. Analyses were designed to evaluate the relationship between the ANS‐S and other measures of supervision process and outcome. Method: Online surveys included items from established measures in addition to questions about supervisor and supervisee training experiences. The survey was administered to a sample of mental health clinicians practicing under a licensed supervisor ( N = 113). Results: The ANS‐S (a 12‐item unidimensional scale) demonstrated sound psychometric properties, including evidence of reliability as well as content and construct validity. Conclusions: The ANS‐S was associated with several related supervision measures and outcome variables in the expected directions. These results extend previous findings on the ANS' psychometric integrity and offer a validated measure that can be used in further research on supervision.