Relationship-to-Work Permeability Scale – RtWPS
Measures the frequency with which aspects of an individual's committed intimate relationship permeate their work environment and workday.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Relationship-to-Work Permeability Scale – RtWPS was developed by William A. Aldridge II (2008). It is designed to measure Relationship-to-work permeability. The scale is intended for use with Employed adults in committed relationships.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Think/Feel, Representations, Communication, Physical Presence.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Think/Feel | 3,7,10,11,12,16 | 6 |
| Representations | 4,5,6,13 | 4 |
| Communication | 1,2,15 | 3 |
| Physical Presence | 8,9,14 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Rarely, 2 = Occasionally, 3 = More often than not, 4 = Most of the time, 5 = All of the time.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 80. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Permeability: 0 – 26
- Moderate Permeability: 27 – 53
- High Permeability: 54 – 80
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.