Analysis

The Beier-Sternberg Discord Questionnaire (BSDQ) was developed to assess levels of discord and conflict in interpersonal relationships. Discord in relationships can affect both mental and physical well-being, making it important to understand and evaluate the factors that contribute to conflicts.

Purpose

The goal of the BSDQ is to measure the intensity and nature of conflicts within interpersonal relationships.

Scoring

The BSDQ includes a series of statements that assess various aspects of discord in relationships, such as the frequency of conflicts, the intensity of conflicts, the causes of conflicts, and resolution strategies. Scoring is based on a Likert scale from 1 (never) to 5 (always).

References

Beier, E. G., & Sternberg, R. J. (1977). Interpersonal relations: A social psychological approach. New York: Oxford University Press.
Sternberg, R. J. (1997). Construct validation of a triangular love scale. European Journal of Social Psychology, 27(3), 313-335.
Beier, E. G. (1974). The analysis of interpersonal relations. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(3), 367-377.