Vol. 13, Issue 3 (2024)

In the present study reliability of empowerment scale was determined by two methods, namely, test retest method and Brown Prophesy Formula, which is otherwise called as Split-half method.

The correlation between the two sets of scores was calculated by using Pearson-product moment correlation coefficient. The ‘r’ value of 0.829 was found to be significant at 0.01 level of probability indicating high degree of evidence of reliability. The co-efficient of correlation between two sets of score was 0.755. The Pearson-product moment correlation coefficient formula was employed to find out the Split-half reliability for total length of scale. The reliability value was found to be significant at 0.01 level of probability indicating high reliability of the scale. The content validity indicates how adequate the content of the scale is. It was established in two ways; firstly, the items selected for inclusion in the scale were based on extensive review of literature. Secondly, the opinion of the panel of judges, discussion with experts and resource personnel was done to find whether the statements suggested were suitable for inclusion in the scale or not. Thus, validity of the present scale is established. The scale consists of item was provided with a five point continuum and the response categories were Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Undecided (U), Disagree (D), Strongly Disagree (SD). The considered item was scored in the above said pattern, which received 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1score, respectively. The cumulative score of each respondent for all the statements was considered as Extent of Empowerment of farm women score for that individual. The minimum possible score was 86 whereas the maximum possible score was 430.