Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory – CADRI
Measures the frequency of conflict and abusive behaviors in adolescent dating relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory – CADRI was developed by Wolfe, D. A., Scott, K., Reitzel-Jaffe, D., Wekerle, C., Grasley, C., & Straatman, A. (2001). It is designed to measure Dating violence and conflict behaviors. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 24 items organized into 6 factors/subscales: Physical Aggression, Verbal Aggression, Relational Aggression, Controlling Behavior, Sexual Abuse, Threats.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Aggression | 6,16,19,23 | 4 |
| Verbal Aggression | 5,7,8,10,13,15 | 6 |
| Relational Aggression | 2,12,24 | 3 |
| Controlling Behavior | 3,14,17 | 3 |
| Sexual Abuse | 1,9,11 | 3 |
| Threats | 4,18,20,21,22 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Seldom, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Good internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.