Reliability and Validity in Relationships Using Hendrick’s Scale

Analyze reliability and validity using Susan Hendrick’s (1988) development of the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS).

The Relationship Assessment Scale is a self-report assessment that purports to measure satisfaction in romantic relationships. Here are the seven items included on the RAS, each of which is answered on a 5-point Likert scale:

• How well does your partner meet your needs?
• In general, how satisfied are you with your relationship?
• How good is your relationship compared to most?
• How often do you wish you hadn’t gotten into this relationship?
• To what extent has your relationship met your original expectations?
• How much do you love your partner?
• How many problems are there in your relationship?