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Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECR-R)

The ECR-R measures attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance in close relationships. Taking the ECR-S can help individuals and couples better understand their emotional responses and behaviors in relationships, the first step toward improving communication and intimacy.

                       36 Questions


Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS)

The RAS measures overall relationship satisfaction by assessing key aspects such as love, commitment, and communication. Taking the RAS can help individuals and couples gain insight into their relationship strengths and areas needing improvement, fostering a deeper understanding and more fulfilling partnership.

                         7 Questions

The Positive-Negative Relationship Quality Scale (PN-RQ)

This tool is designed to assess the strengths and challenges in a relationship. It measures positive aspects such as support, affection, and shared enjoyment, alongside negative elements like disagreements and stress. By evaluating both sides, couples gain a clear understanding of where their relationship excels and where improvement is needed, helping to maintain a healthy and balanced partnership.

                         16 Questions

Parenting Scale

The Parenting Scale measures parenting in discipline situations for young children and can be useful in identifying helpful/unhelpful parenting styles.

                          30 Questions

Parenting Stress Scale

The Parenting Stress Scale provides a measure that considers positive aspects of parenting as well as the negative, ‘stressful’ aspects which are traditionally focused on.

                         18 Questions

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SCREENERS

Want to better understand the inner workings of your relationship?
We invite you to take our screeners below:

Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECR-R)

  • The ECR-R measures attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance in close relationships.

  • 36 Questions​

  • ​​Scoring​ ​

    • Results consist of two scores for the two separate factors; attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance.

      • The minimum score for each scale is 7 and a maximum score of 42

    • ​People who score high on either or both of these dimensions are assumed to have an insecure attachment orientation.

    • Low levels of attachment anxiety and avoidance are associated with secure adult attachment orientation (Brennan et al., 1998).

    • Higher scores are significantly and positively related to depression, anxiety, interpersonal distress, or loneliness.


Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS)

  • The RAS measures overall life satisfaction.

  • 7 Questions​

  • ​​Scoring 

    • ​Interpreting your score:

      • A score between 7-14 indicates low relationship satisfaction​

      • A score between 15-21 indicates average levels of satisfaction

      • Scores between 22-35 indicate high levels of relationship satisfaction.


The Positive-Negative Relationship Quality Scale (PN-RQ

  • The PN-RQ measures the balance of positive and negative qualities in a relationship.

  • 16 Questions​

  • Scoring

    • POSITIVE SCORES:

      • High > 5.  Indicates strong positive feelings and satisfaction in the relationship.

      • Moderate: 3 and 5.  Suggests mix of positive and neutral feelings.

      • Low < 3. Indicates few positive feelings and possible indifference.

    • NEGATIVE SCORES:

      • High > 5.  Indicates frequent conflicts and dissatisfaction.

      • Moderate: 3 and 5.  Suggests a mix of negative and neutral feelings.

      • Low < 3.  Indicates low levels of conflict and dissatisfaction.

    • The ideal is a high POSITIVE and low NEGATIVE score. Please know that many couples start out with the opposite yet can make real improvements.​

Parenting Scale 

  • The Parenting Scale measures parenting in discipline situations for young children and can be useful in identifying helpful/unhelpful parenting styles. 

  • 30 Questions​

  • ​​Scoring

    • All 30 items are scored on a 7 point scale, with low scores indicating good parenting and high scores indicating
      dysfunctional parenting.

    • There are three factors on the Parenting Scale: Laxness (LX), Over-reactivity (OR), and Hostility (HS).

    • There are several items that are not on a factor (NF).

    • The recommended clinical cut-off scores for the revised parenting scale are:

      • Mothers: Laxness 3.6, Over-reactivity 4.0, Hostility 2.4; and Total Score 3.2.

      • Fathers: Laxness 3.4, Over-reactivity 3.9, Hostility 3.5; and Total Score 3.2.​


Parenting Stress Scale

  • Contains 13 common experiences that parents of children with ASD frequently encounter.

  • ​The index asks the parent to choose how stressful each item is for them using a five-point scale.

  • 18 Questions

  • Scoring

    • Overall possible scores on the scale range from 18 – 90.

    • The higher the score , the higher the measured level of Parental stress.

Understanding Your Score

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