Construct Index
- All Constructs
- Affection
- Alienation
- Ambivalence
- Appreciation
- Attachment Anxiety
- Attachment Avoidance
- Capitalization
- Caregiving
- Closeness
- Cohesion
- Commitment
- Communal Strength
- Communication
- Conflict
- Consensus
- Disclosure
- Fear of Being Single
- Intimacy
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Investment
- Love
- Maintenance
- Passion
- Power
- Quality of Alternatives
- Relationship Behaviors
- Relationship Goals
- Relationship Quality
- Responsiveness
- Satisfaction
- Sentiment
- Sexual Satisfaction
- Trust
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Attachment Anxiety (2)
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Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised
Fraley, R. C., Waller, N. G., & Brennan, K. A. (2000). An Item Response Theory Analysis of Self-Report Measures of Adult Attachment. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(2), 350–365. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.78.2.350
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Experiences in Close Relationships Scale - Relationship Structures
Fraley, R. C., Heffernan, M. E., Vicary, A. M., & Brumbaugh, C. C. (2011). The Experiences in Close Relationships-Relationship Structures Questionnaire: A Method for Assessing Attachment Orientations Across Relationships. Psychological Assessment, 23(3), 615–625. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0022898
Attachment Avoidance (2)
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Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised
Fraley, R. C., Waller, N. G., & Brennan, K. A. (2000). An Item Response Theory Analysis of Self-Report Measures of Adult Attachment. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(2), 350–365. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.78.2.350
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Experiences in Close Relationships Scale - Relationship Structures
Fraley, R. C., Heffernan, M. E., Vicary, A. M., & Brumbaugh, C. C. (2011). The Experiences in Close Relationships-Relationship Structures Questionnaire: A Method for Assessing Attachment Orientations Across Relationships. Psychological Assessment, 23(3), 615–625. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0022898
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Commitment (2)
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Investment Model Scale
Rusbult, C. E., Martz, J. M., & Agnew, C. R. (1998). The investment model scale: Measuring commitment level, satisfaction level, quality of alternatives, and investment size. Personal Relationships, 5 (4), 357-387. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.1998.tb00177.x
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Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Scale
Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of Perceived Relationship Quality Components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 340–355. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167200265007
Communication (2)
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Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment
Armsden, G. C., & Greenberg, M. T. (1987). The inventory of parent and peer attachment: Individual differences and their relationship to psychological well-being in adolescence. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 16(5), 427–454. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02202939
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Financial Communication
Pollmann, M. M. (2021). Let’s talk about money: The role of attachment styles in couples’ financial communication, financial management, and financial conflict. Journal of Financial Therapy, 12(2), 92-115.
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Intimacy (2)
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Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Scale
Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of Perceived Relationship Quality Components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 340–355. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167200265007
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Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships
Schaefer, M. T., & Olson, D. H. (1981). Assessing Intimacy: The Pair Inventory. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 7(1), 47–60. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.1981.tb01351.x
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Love (4)
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Passionate Love Scale
Hatfield, E., & Sprecher, S. (1986). Measuring passionate love in intimate relationships. Journal of Adolescence, 9, 383-410. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-1971(86)80043-4
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Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Scale
Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of Perceived Relationship Quality Components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 340–355. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167200265007
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Braiker & Kelley Relationship Questionnaire
Braiker, H., Kelley, H., Burgess, R., & Huston, T. (1979). Social exchange and developing relationships. In R. Burgess & T. Huston (Eds.), Social exchange in developing relationships (pp. 135–168). Academic Press.
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Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships
Schaefer, M. T., & Olson, D. H. (1981). Assessing Intimacy: The Pair Inventory. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 7(1), 47–60. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.1981.tb01351.x
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Passion (2)
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Passionate Love Scale
Hatfield, E., & Sprecher, S. (1986). Measuring passionate love in intimate relationships. Journal of Adolescence, 9, 383-410. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-1971(86)80043-4
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Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Scale
Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of Perceived Relationship Quality Components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 340–355. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167200265007
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Relationship Goals (2)
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Social Media Launch Disclosure
Alley, E. (2026). Soft launch, hard feelings?: Intentional disclosure in Instagram relationship launches predicts investment model variables. Southern Communication Journal 91(2), 119-136. https://doi.org/10.1080/1041794X.2025.2591642
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Relationship Clarity Scale
Kredl, K. F., Kubin, D., & Lydon, J. E. (2025). Knowing What You Want: The Role of Relationship Clarity in Single Young Adults' Loneliness and Well‐Being. Personal Relationships, 32(3), e70023.
Relationship Quality (6)
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Marital Adjustment Test
Locke, H. J., & Wallace, K. M. (1959). Short marital-adjustment and prediction tests: Their reliability and validity. Marriage and Family Living, 21(3), 251–255. https://doi.org/10.2307/348022
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Relationship Assessment Scale
Hendrick, S. S. (1988). A generic measure of relationship satisfaction. Journal of Marriage and Family, 50(Feb 88), 93–98.
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Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Scale
Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of Perceived Relationship Quality Components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 340–355. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167200265007
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Braiker & Kelley Relationship Questionnaire
Braiker, H., Kelley, H., Burgess, R., & Huston, T. (1979). Social exchange and developing relationships. In R. Burgess & T. Huston (Eds.), Social exchange in developing relationships (pp. 135–168). Academic Press.
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Quality of Marriage Index
Norton, R. (1983). Measuring Marital Quality: A Critical Look at the Dependent Variable. Journal of Marriage and Family, 45(1), 141–151. https://doi.org/10.2307/351302
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Dyadic Adjustment Scale
Spanier, G. B. (1976). Measuring Dyadic Adjustment: New Scales for Assessing the Quality of Marriage and Similar Dyads. Journal of Marriage and Family, 38(1), 15–28. https://doi.org/10.2307/350547
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Satisfaction (7)
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Investment Model Scale
Rusbult, C. E., Martz, J. M., & Agnew, C. R. (1998). The investment model scale: Measuring commitment level, satisfaction level, quality of alternatives, and investment size. Personal Relationships, 5 (4), 357-387. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.1998.tb00177.x
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Relationship Assessment Scale
Hendrick, S. S. (1988). A generic measure of relationship satisfaction. Journal of Marriage and Family, 50(Feb 88), 93–98.
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Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Scale
Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of Perceived Relationship Quality Components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 340–355. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167200265007
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Quality of Marriage Index
Norton, R. (1983). Measuring Marital Quality: A Critical Look at the Dependent Variable. Journal of Marriage and Family, 45(1), 141–151. https://doi.org/10.2307/351302
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Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale
Schumm, W. R., Nichols, C. W., Schectman, K. L., & Grigsby, C. C. (1983). Characteristics of responses to the Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale by a sample of 84 married mothers. Psychological Reports, 53, 567–572.
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Dyadic Adjustment Scale
Spanier, G. B. (1976). Measuring Dyadic Adjustment: New Scales for Assessing the Quality of Marriage and Similar Dyads. Journal of Marriage and Family, 38(1), 15–28. https://doi.org/10.2307/350547
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The Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI)
Funk, J. L. & Rogge, R. D. (2007). Testing the ruler with item response theory: Increasing precision of measurement for relationship satisfaction with the Couples Satisfaction Index. Journal of Family Psychology, 21, 572-583.
Sexual Satisfaction (2)
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Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction
Lawrance, K. A., & Byers, E. S. (1995). Sexual satisfaction in long‐term heterosexual relationships: The interpersonal exchange model of sexual satisfaction. Personal Relationships, 2(4), 267–285. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.1995.tb00092.x
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Quality of Sex Inventory (QSI)
Shaw, A. M., & Rogge, R. D. (2016). Evaluating and refining the construct of sexual quality with Item Response Theory: Development of the Quality of Sex Inventory. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45, 249-270. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-015-0650-x
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Trust (4)
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Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment
Armsden, G. C., & Greenberg, M. T. (1987). The inventory of parent and peer attachment: Individual differences and their relationship to psychological well-being in adolescence. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 16(5), 427–454. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02202939
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Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Scale
Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of Perceived Relationship Quality Components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 340–355. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167200265007
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Dyadic Trust Scale
Larzelere, R. E., & Huston, T. L. (1980). The dyadic trust scale: Toward understanding interpersonal trust in close relationships. Journal of Marriage and Family, 42 (3), 595–604. https://doi.org/10.2307/351903
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Trust Scale
Rempel, J.K., Holmes, J.G. & Zanna, M.P. (1985). Trust in close relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 49, 95-112. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.49.1.95