Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory – CADRI
A self-report instrument designed to assess 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 Adolescent dating violence and conflict behaviors. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 24 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Physical Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Relational Abuse, Sexual Abuse.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Abuse | 4,6,16,18,19,20,22,23 | 8 |
| Verbal Abuse | 5,7,8,10,13,15,21 | 7 |
| Relational Abuse | 2,3,12,14,17,24 | 6 |
| Sexual Abuse | 1,9,11 | 3 |
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.