Need for Relatedness Scale – NRS-10
Measures the psychological need for relatedness and social belonging in the workplace.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Need for Relatedness Scale – NRS-10 was developed by Richer, S. & Vallerand, R. J. (1998). It is designed to measure Need for Relatedness. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Acceptance, Intimacy.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance | 1,3,5,7,9 | 5 |
| Intimacy | 2,4,6,8,10 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Do not agree at all, 2 = Very slightly agree, 3 = Slightly agree, 4 = Moderately agree, 5 = Agree, 6 = Strongly agree, 7 = Very strongly agree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 10 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Relatedness: 10 – 30
- Moderate Relatedness: 31 – 50
- High Relatedness: 51 – 70
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High internal consistency (typically alpha > .80).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.