Validation of the LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT): A Pilot Study of Reliability and Validity

This study examines the psychometric properties of the LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT), a novel instrument based on the LOVE Model, which integrates attachment, spirituality, and adversity to promote holistic flourishing. Conducted with a pre-registered protocol on the Open Science Framework, the pilot study used a quantitative, cross-sectional design involving 112 adults from diverse cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. The LAT exhibited excellent psychometric properties, with a total scale reliability of Cronbach’s alpha = 0.968 and subscale reliabilities from α = 0.813 to 0.941. Validation of the Linkedness, Opulence, Valory, and Equanimity subscales confirmed their distinctiveness within the multidimensional framework. Convergent validity was established through correlations with the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Flourishing Scale. In contrast, discriminant validity was shown via low correlations with unrelated measures like the Perceived Stress Scale. Exploratory Factor Analysis highlighted each subscale's unique yet interrelated contributions to flourishing. The LAT bridges the gap between spirituality and psychological well-being by operationalising constructs centred on agape—unconditional, divine love. It offers novel insights into secure spiritual attachment and well-being, with potential applications in clinical, educational, occupational, and community contexts. Its validation establishes the LAT as a credible tool for fostering Bliss—a state of enduring fulfilment and holistic flourishing.