Abstract

The study aimed to develop and standardise the gratitude scale, focusing on the indicators of recognition, appreciation, and expression. 272 undergraduate students aged 18 to 21, across genders, demographics, semesters, and socio-economic conditions in Nagaon, Assam, India, constituted the sample of the study. The structure of the gratitude scale and its indicators were examined using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and confirmed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using JASP open software. However, item-total statistics, Cronbach’s alpha, Split-Half (Odd-Even) Correlation, and Spearman-Brown Correlation were computed to assess the internal consistency of the items by using SPSS Version 27. The study's findings show that the indicators are part of the same construct. The Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.849 shows strong internal consistency. The split-half correlation of 0.718 indicates good reliability between the two halves of the scale. The Spearman–Brown coefficient of 0.836 confirms that the full scale has high overall reliability.