Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of human–robot interaction self-efficacy scale in Chinese adults

• Published in: Psicologia, reflexão e crítica Vol. 37; no. 1; pp. 40 - 9
• Main Authors: Gao, Huixin, Wang, Wei, Huang, Chengli, Xie, Xinru, Wang, Duming, Gao, Wei, Cai, Jie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 26.09.2024; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Behavioral Science and Psychology; Biological Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Health Psychology; Human–robot interaction; Psychological assessment; Psychological Methods/Evaluation; Psychology; Psychology Research; Psychometrics; Questionnaires; Reliability; Robotics; Robots; Self-efficacy; Validity; China; Validity; Human–robot interaction; Reliability; Self-efficacy
• ISSN: 0102-7972; 1678-7153; 1678-7153
• DOI: 10.1186/s41155-024-00324-z

Background With the fast-paced advancements of robot technology, human–robot interaction (HRI) has become increasingly popular and complex, and self-efficacy in HRI has received extensive attention. Despite its popularity, this topic remains understudied in China. Objective In order to provide a psychometrically sound instrument in China, this study aimed to translate and validate the Self-Efficacy in Human–Robot Interaction Scale (SE-HRI) in two Chinese adult samples (N1 = 300, N2 = 500). Methods The data was analyzed by SPSS 26.0 and Amos 24.0. Item analysis and exploratory factor analysis were conducted using Sample 1 data. Confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity analysis, and reliability analysis were then performed using Sample 2 data. Results The results revealed that the Chinese SE-HRI scale consisted of 13 items in a two-factor model, suggesting a good model fit. Moreover, general self-efficacy and willingness to accept the use of artificial intelligence (AI) were both positively correlated with self-efficacy in HRI, while negative attitudes toward robots showed an inverse correlation, proving the Chinese SE-HRI scale exhibited excellent criterion-related validity. Conclusion The Chinese SE-HRI scale is a reliable assessment tool for evaluating self-efficacy in HRI in China. The study discussed implications and limitations, and suggested future directions.