Behaviour of Lovers: Measuring the Closeness of Relationships.

Autor: Maxwell, Gabrielle M.
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Zdroj: Journal of Social & Personal Relationships; Jun1985, Vol. 2 Issue 2, p215-238, 24p
Abstrakt: A list of the behavioural criteria of closeness in relationships is derived from a review of the literature. The criteria form the basis for the development of a self-report measure of closeness in relationships. Four studies using the Close Relationships Questionnaire validated the measure and support the contention that similar behaviour is involved in close same-sex friendships, closeness between mothers and their young adult children, and among married couples, both in the early stages of marriage and after 20 years. A scale is also developed to measure marital satisfaction. A high correlation between the Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire and the Close Relationships Questionaire demonstrates a strong association between behaviour and satisfaction with the relationship. A model of change in relationships is offered. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Databáze: Complementary Index