Initial validation of a measure of self-efficacy in romantic relationships

Heidi R. Riggio; Dana Weiser; Ann Valenzuela; Priscilla Lui; Robert Montes; Julie Heuer

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2011.05.026

Initial validation of a measure of self-efficacy in romantic relationships

Heidi R. Riggio, Dana Weiser, Ann Valenzuela, Priscilla Lui, Robert Montes, Julie Heuer

Human Development and Family Studies

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Abstract

This study examines the psychometric properties of a self-report measure of self-efficacy in romantic relationships (SERR). Analyses (with 775 undergraduates) indicated a coherent factor structure representing broad beliefs about task demands in romantic relationships and abilities to meet such demands. SERR scores predict relationship anxiety and expectations of relationship success when demographic characteristics, current romantic relationship status, general self-efficacy, and social self-efficacy are considered. The SERR assesses broad feelings of relationship self-efficacy, independent of specific relationships or partners, important for understanding individual-level relationship expectations, behaviors, and interventions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	601-606
Number of pages	6
Journal	Personality and Individual Differences
Volume	51
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2011.05.026
State	Published - Oct 2011

Keywords

Psychometric
Relationship anxiety
Relationship efficacy
Self-efficacy

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