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The Development, Validity, and Reliability of a Brief Self-Report Measure of Family Resilience in Military Families
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Travis N. Ray; Alejandro P. Esquivel; Valerie A. Stander; Hope S. McMaster; Scott C. Roesch; Froma Walsh – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2024
Objective: This study aimed to develop a brief and valid measure of family resilience for use in research with military families. Method: A population-based sample of military spouses (N = 16,379) completed assessments of family resilience and validation constructs. Participants were randomized into two subsamples. Subsample 1 was used in a factor…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Measures (Individuals)
The Continuum of Conflict and Control Relationship Scale (CCC-RS): Psychometrics for a Measure Designed to Discriminate among Types of Intimate Partner Violence
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Carlson, Ryan G.; Rogers, Tiffany L.; Wheeler, Naomi J.; Kelchner, Viki; Griffith, Sandy-Ann M.; Liu, Xun – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2017
Intimate partner violence (IPV) classifications have treatment implications for couples. This study tested the psychometrics of the Continuum of Conflict and Control Relationship Scale (CCC-RS) and examined differences between violence severity and CCC-RS scales. A sample of 575 low-income, ethnically diverse participants contributed data. Results…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Psychometrics, Conflict, Power Structure
Congruence of Holland Personality Type and Marital Satisfaction.
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Bruch, Monroe A. Skovholt, Thomas – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1985
This study was designed to test the relationship between spouse personality congruence based on Holland's typology and marital satisfaction. Satisfaction was tested at three levels including a sample of distressed couples seeking marital counseling. Congruence level was found to be a highly reliable predictor of marital satisfaction. (Author)
Descriptors: Classification, Congruence (Psychology), Marital Satisfaction, Personality Traits
Marital Satisfaction and Marital Aggrandizement among Older Adults: Analysis of Gender Invariance.
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O'Rourke, Norm; Cappeliez, Philippe – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2001
The Marital Aggrandizement Scale (MAS) was developed as a couples measure of biased responding. Results of the current study suggest that responses to the MAS are gender invariant. Differences emerge, however, for psychological well being and self deception. These results may explain differences in marital satisfaction between older men and women.…
Descriptors: Bias, Marital Satisfaction, Older Adults, Sex Differences
Assessing Marital Adjustment and Satisfaction: A Review.
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Burnett, Paul – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987
Evaluated five instruments of marital adjustment and satisfaction: Marital Adjustment Test, Dyadic Adjustment Scale, Marital Satisfaction Index, Marital Satisfaction Scale, and the Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale. Discusses studies evaluating psychometric properties of each instrument. Recommends the Marital Satisfaction Index for assessing…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Comparative Analysis, Emotional Adjustment, Marital Satisfaction
Marital Satisfaction and Cherokee Language Fluency.
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Robbins, Rockey; Stoltenberg, Cal; Robbins, Sharla; Ross, J. Mike – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2002
The Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised (MSI-R; D.K. Snyder, 1997) norms were compared with scores for 162 volunteer Cherokee participants. Differences were found on the Inconsistency, Conventionalization, Global Distress, and Aggression subscales. Participants classified as fluent or nonfluent in the Cherokee language differed on the…
Descriptors: Adults, Affective Measures, Cherokee, Emotional Response
Perceived Stress: A Better Measure of Caregiver Burden.
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Chwalisz, Kathleen; Kisler, Valerie – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1995
Reports the results of a study measuring the construct "caregiver burden," as traditionally defined versus when compared to perceived stress. The Perceived Stress Scale was found to be a better predictor of mental and physical health status for 107 spouse caregivers of persons with brain injuries than was a traditional measure of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Caregiver Role, Caregivers, Chronic Illness