The romantic partner conflict scale: A new scale to measure relationship conflict

Zacchilli, Tammy L.; Hendrick, Clyde; Hendrick, Susan S.

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The romantic partner conflict scale: A new scale to measure relationship conflict

Zacchilli, Tammy L., Hendrick, Clyde, Hendrick, Susan S.·2009·Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

DOI 10.1177/0265407509347936

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In this article, we report on three studies designed to develop the Romantic Partner Conflict Scale (RPCS). In Study 1, items were developed based on existing research and theory. The factor analysis of these items indicated six factors (totaling 39 items): Compromise, Domination, Submission, Separation, Avoidance, and Interactional Reactivity. In Study 2, Confirmatory Factor Analysis reinforced the six-factor structure. Study 3 demonstrated strong test—retest reliabilities for the factors/ subscales. Moreover, the subscales representing constructive conflict strategies (especially Compromise) were positively related to communication, satisfaction, respect, love, and sexual attitudes. The subscales representing destructive strategies were negatively related to these variables. Additional findings, limitations of the research, and implications for future research and clinical use of the RPCS are presented.

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The RPCS conflict behavior subscales had acceptable to high internal consistency (Cronbach's α ranging from 0.855 to 0.947).
“Thirty-nine items in total examine six subscales of conflict behaviors: compromise (14 items, e.g., “We try to find solutions that are acceptable to both of us”; Cronbach’s α = 0.947), avoidance (3 items, e.g., “I avoid conflict with my partner”; Cronbach’s α = 0.876), interactional reactivity (6 items, e.g., “When my partner and I disagree, we argue loudly”; Cronbach’s α = 0.867), separation (5”
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Authors: Zacchilli, T. L., Hendrick, C., & Hendrick, S. S.
Affiliations: Saint Leo University (US)
Texas Tech University (US)
ORCID: Zacchilli, Tammy L.
Venue: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2009-12
Volume: 26
Issue: 8
Pages: 1073-1096
ISSN: 0265-4075 (ISSN-L)
1460-3608
DOI: 10.1177/0265407509347936
OpenAlex: W2133916799
Cited by: 129
References: 59
Citations by year: 2026: 8 · 2025: 28 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 8 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 4
FWCI: 3.92
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Conflict Management and Negotiation
Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
Keywords: relationship conflict, romantic relationships, compromise, domination, submission, separation, avoidance, conflict strategies, constructive conflict, destructive conflict, relationship satisfaction, sexual attitudes, interpersonal communication

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