Conflict Tactics Scale – Sibling or Parent Version (CTS)
Measures the psychological and physical tactics used to resolve conflicts with family members.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Conflict Tactics Scale – Sibling or Parent Version (CTS) was developed by Murray A. Straus (1979). It is designed to measure Intrafamily conflict tactics and violence. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Negotiation, Psychological Aggression, Physical Assault.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiation | 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Psychological Aggression | 5,6,7,8 | 4 |
| Physical Assault | 9,10,11,12,13,14 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Once that year, 2 = Two or three times, 3 = Often, but less than once a month, 4 = About once a month, 5 = More than once a month.
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 Varies by subscale.
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.