Obsessive Relational Intrusion Scale – ORI
Measures the occurrence and frequency of obsessive relational intrusion and stalking victimization behaviors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Obsessive Relational Intrusion Scale – ORI was developed by William R. Cupach & Brian H. Spitzberg (2004). It is designed to measure Obsessive Relational Intrusion. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 63 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Pursuit, Violation, Threat, Hyperintimacy.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Pursuit | 11,13,17,24,31,35,54,57 | 8 |
| Violation | 26,29,47,63 | 4 |
| Threat | 1,5,6,7,30,36,39,59,62 | 9 |
| Hyperintimacy | 3,14,19,23,33,42,44,48,49,50,51,53,60 | 13 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Once since the age of 18, 2 = Rarely (2 to 4 times since the age of 18), 3 = Sometimes (5 to 9 times since the age of 18), 4 = Frequently (more than 10 times since the age of 18).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 252. Interpretation guidelines:
- No victimization: 0 – 0
- Low victimization: 1 – 63
- Moderate victimization: 64 – 126
- High victimization: 127 – 252
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.