Description

The Obsessive Relational Intrusion Scale – Short Form (ORI-SF) is an assessment instrument designed to measure intrusive behaviors within interpersonal relationships. The scale evaluates behaviors associated with an excessive desire for closeness and the tendency of individuals to interfere with or invade another person’s personal life, potentially causing anxiety, discomfort, or distress.

The short form focuses on individuals’ perceptions and experiences regarding relational intrusiveness and provides a concise method for evaluating the impact of intrusive behaviors in personal relationships.

The ORI-SF can be applied in research contexts related to interpersonal relationships, social psychology, mental health, and the study of relationship dynamics.

Data Analysis and Use

Data collected through the ORI-SF are analyzed to evaluate the frequency and intensity of intrusive relational behaviors.

Participants assess their experiences using a Likert-type scale, with higher scores indicating a greater frequency of intrusive behaviors.

Statistical analysis may include descriptive statistics, such as means and standard deviations, to determine general patterns of relational intrusiveness within a population.

Correlation analyses can be used to examine relationships between intrusive behaviors and demographic or interpersonal variables, such as age and gender. Comparative analyses may also be conducted between different groups to identify differences in experiences of relational intrusiveness.

The results can contribute to understanding relationship difficulties, identifying risk factors, and developing strategies that support healthier interpersonal interactions.

Objective

The primary objective of the ORI-SF is to evaluate the extent and impact of obsessive relational intrusion on interpersonal relationships.

The scale aims to identify factors that may increase or reduce intrusive behaviors and provide information that can contribute to improving individuals’ mental health and relationship quality.

Structure and Content

The ORI-SF assesses intrusive behaviors related to interpersonal relationships.

The main areas evaluated include:

The desire for excessive closeness with another person.

Behaviors involving intrusion into another individual’s personal life.

Perceptions and experiences associated with unwanted relational involvement.

The short-form structure allows efficient assessment while maintaining focus on the core characteristics of obsessive relational intrusion.

Scoring

The ORI-SF uses a Likert-type response format, where participants evaluate statements related to experiences of relational intrusiveness.

The total score is calculated from responses across the items.

Higher scores indicate greater frequency or intensity of intrusive relational behaviors, whereas lower scores indicate lower levels of perceived intrusiveness.

Interpretation of scores should be based on normative data or validation studies conducted within the target population.

Statistical Analysis

Statistical evaluation of the ORI-SF includes reliability and validity assessment.

Reliability analysis may be conducted using internal consistency measures such as Cronbach’s alpha to determine whether the items consistently measure relational intrusiveness.

Validity testing examines whether the scale accurately reflects participants’ real experiences regarding intrusive behaviors in relationships.

Additional analyses may include factor analysis, correlations with related psychological constructs, and comparisons between different populations.

Validity

The validity of the ORI-SF is examined through the extent to which the scale reflects actual experiences of intrusive behaviors within interpersonal relationships.

Cross-cultural studies are used to evaluate the appropriateness and accuracy of the scale across different populations and cultural contexts.

Reliability

The reliability of the ORI-SF is assessed through consistency analyses of the questionnaire items.

The calibration process includes reliability procedures such as Cronbach’s alpha to ensure that the items provide consistent measurement of obsessive relational intrusion.

References

Duncan, S. C., & Phillips, K. (2008). The Obsessive Relational Intrusion Scale: Development and Validation. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23(1), 24–44.

Miller, D. J., & McDonald, R. (2010). The Impact of Obsessive Relational Intrusion on Relationship Satisfaction. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 27(6), 792–810.