Empirical Validation of the Marital Satisfaction Inventory: An Actuarial Approach.

Snyder, Douglas K.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ245444

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Publication Date: 1981-Apr

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Empirical Validation of the Marital Satisfaction Inventory: An Actuarial Approach.

Snyder, Douglas K.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v49 n2 p262-68 Apr 1981

Couples (N=50) were interviewed conjointly, and spouses were rated separately on a 61-item checklist to demonstrate the actuarial validity of the marital satisfaction inventory. Findings supported the basic interpretive intent of individual scales and demonstrated convergent validity. (Author)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Instability, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Spouses, Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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