The Spouse Observation Checklist: Empirical Analysis and Critique.

Christensen, Andrew; Nies, Douglas C.

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ERIC Number: EJ225014

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Spouse Observation Checklist: Empirical Analysis and Critique.

Christensen, Andrew; Nies, Douglas C.

American Journal of Family Therapy, v8 n2 p69-79 Sum 1980

Couples completed questionnaires designed to test assumptions of the Spouse Observation Checklist. The assumption that the checklist represents the universe of marital pleasing and displeasing events received some support. Data did not support the assumption that couples can reliably observe their own behavior. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Correlation, Marital Instability, Marriage Counseling, Observation, Questionnaires, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Spouses, Test Validity

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Language: English

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