Validating the Fear of Being Single Scale for Individuals in Relationships

Autor:	Isabel A. Cantarella, Stephanie S. Spielmann, Ty Partridge, Geoff MacDonald, Samantha Joel, Emily A. Impett
Rok vydání:	2023
Předmět:	Sociology and Political Science Social Psychology Communication Developmental and Educational Psychology
Zdroj:	Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. :026540752311645
ISSN:	1460-3608 0265-4075
DOI:	10.1177/02654075231164588
Popis:	The Fear of Being Single (FOBS) Scale (Spielmann et al., 2013) assesses insecurity about singlehood, but its items are phrased for those who are currently single. The present research validated the FOBS in Relationships Scale for individuals currently in relationships. Results suggested that both single and partnered individuals experience FOBS, and that the FOBS Scale and FOBS in Relationships Scale are appropriate measures for single and partnered individuals, respectively. We advise against using the original FOBS Scale for those in relationships, and recommend an abridged scale for researchers who wish to make direct comparisons of FOBS between single and partnered individuals.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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