title: Psychometric properties of an Italian version of the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) Scale.
abstract: This study examined the psychometric properties of a newly translated Italian version of the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) Scale. The sample comprised 1,363 adults (906 women, 456 men, 1 unreported sex; ages 18-64 yr., M = 33.4, SD = 8.9; 84.4% reported being engaged in a romantic relationship, 9.4% declared being single), all living in Italy and speaking Italian as their first language. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed the expected bi-factorial (anxiety/avoidance) structure and a close correspondence between factors and scales. Test-retest and internal consistency reliabilities were adequate. Correlations with the Relationship Questionnaire, a categorical measure of attachment, and with the Dyadic Adjustment Scale were consistent with the theoretical relations among the constructs. The findings confirm the transcultural validity of the ECR-R.
authors: 1 Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, Sapienza, University of Rome, Italy.
authors: Alessandra
authors: A
authors: Busonera
authors: Pietro San
authors: PS
authors: Martini
authors: Giulio Cesare
authors: GC
authors: Zavattini
authors: Alessandra
authors: A
authors: Santona
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D001362:Avoidance Learning; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007558:Italy; D008149:Love; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009769:Object Attachment; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014175:Translating; D055815:Young Adult