Scale Description

The Adlerian Social Interest Scale – Romantic Relationship Form (ASIS-RR) is a psychometric tool designed to assess the interest in social welfare and the cooperation individuals exhibit within their romantic relationships. It is based on the principles of Alfred Adler’s individual psychology, which emphasizes the importance of social interest and contributing to the community.

Data Analysis and Use

The analysis of responses on the ASIS-RR involves evaluating answers to a series of statements related to social interest and altruistic behavior in romantic relationships. Responses are typically scored on a five-point Likert scale (from 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree). The statements examine various aspects, such as:

  • Willingness to Help and Support: The extent to which individuals are willing to assist and support their partner.
  • Sense of Common Purpose and Cooperation: The feeling of shared goals and collaboration within the relationship.
  • Satisfaction from Contributing to Partner’s Welfare: The pleasure derived from contributing to the partner’s well-being.
  • Taking Responsibility for Enhancing the Relationship: The assumption of responsibilities to strengthen the relationship.

Objective

The goal of the ASIS-RR is to measure the level of social interest and altruistic behavior demonstrated by individuals within their romantic relationships. The scale can be used to understand the dynamics that promote relationship health and well-being and to develop interventions that enhance mutual support and cooperation between partners.

Calibration

Calibration of the ASIS-RR involves calculating total scores for statements that assess social interest and altruistic behavior. These scores can be categorized to indicate levels of social interest in the romantic relationship:

  • Low Social Interest: Indicates that the individual shows low levels of interest in the partner’s well-being and the relationship.
  • Moderate Social Interest: Indicates that the individual shows moderate levels of interest in the partner’s well-being and the relationship.
  • High Social Interest: Indicates that the individual shows high levels of interest in the partner’s well-being and the relationship.

Bibliography

Adler, A. (1964). Social interest: A challenge to mankind. Faber & Faber.

Bass, B. A., & Curlette, W. L. (1993). Development and validation of the Social Interest Index. Journal of Counseling & Development, 71(4), 526-535.

Greever, K. B., Tseng, M. S., & Friedland, B. U. (1973). Development of the Social Interest Index. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 41(3), 454-458.

Maniacci, M., & Sackett-Maniacci, J. (2006). The use of Adlerian psychology in couples counseling. Journal of Individual Psychology, 62(2), 132-143.