Scale Description

The Attitudes About Marriage Scale (AAMS-25) is a psychometric tool designed to evaluate individuals’ attitudes and perceptions regarding marriage. It consists of 25 questions that explore various dimensions of views on marriage, including expectations, gender roles, emotional investment, and traditional or contemporary beliefs.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected through the AAMS-25 are analyzed to identify patterns and trends in marriage attitudes. Analyses may include statistical methods such as Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to detect group differences or multivariate analysis to understand the relationship between marriage attitudes and other psychological or social factors.

Objective

The primary objective of the AAMS-25 is to capture and analyze individuals’ attitudes toward marriage to understand the social and cultural factors influencing these perceptions. The tool is used in research to compare attitudes across different demographic groups and identify emerging trends over time.

Calibration

The AAMS-25 is scored using a five-point Likert scale, where participants rate each statement from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree.” The scores are aggregated to provide an overall profile of an individual’s attitudes towards marriage, with higher scores indicating more positive or traditional attitudes.

Bibliography

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Rhoades, G. K., Stanley, S. M., & Markman, H. J. (2009). Couples’ Reasons for Cohabitation: Associations with Individual Well-Being and Relationship Quality. Journal of Family Issues, 30(2), 233-258.

Willoughby, B. J., & Hall, S. S. (2015). The Influence of Marital Attitudes on Personal Well-being. Journal of Family Psychology, 29(2), 274-281.

Thornton, A., Axinn, W. G., & Xie, Y. (2007). Marriage and Cohabitation. University of Chicago Press.