title: [Psychometric Properties of a New Questionnaire for the Assessment of Partner-Oriented Fascination (FfP)].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Research on partner-related has been neglected in the past. According to the attribution theory of fascination, partner appreciation is an integral part for a successful relationship. So far, however, no available validated instruments exist or the assessment of partner-related fascination. Hence, the aim of the present study was the development and validation of a new instrument to assess partner-related fascination (FfP).
  
  
  METHODS
  The questionnaire was validated in an online study including 265 individuals (aged 18-63). The psychometric properties and the dimensional structure of the questionnaire were investigated using internal consistencies, as well as exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The factorial validation resulted in 2 subscales. The internal consistency was unsatisfactory for the first factor (alpha=0.58) but acceptable for the second factor (alpha=0.86). The results tentatively indicate that only the second subscale of the FfP should be used. This 8-item subscale, however, shows good psychometric properties and can therefore be applied as an adequate research instrument for the assessment of long-term partner fascination.
authors.forename: Andrea Virginia
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Burri
authors.forename: Nadine
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Alder
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bodenmann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult