Scale Overview
The Power Sharing in Lesbian Partnerships Scale – PSLPS was developed by Jean M. Lynch, Mary Ellen Reilly (1986). It is designed to measure Egalitarianism and Power Sharing. The scale is intended for use with Lesbian couples.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 6 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Relationship Dynamics, Power Sharing.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Relationship Dynamics |
1,2,4,5 |
4 |
| Power Sharing |
3,6 |
2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Partner much more, 2 = Partner somewhat more, 3 = We are equal / exactly the same, 4 = I somewhat more, 5 = I much more.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Partner-dominated relationship dynamics: 6 – 14
- Egalitarian relationship dynamics: 15 – 21
- Self-dominated relationship dynamics: 22 – 30
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of No reliability data available.
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.