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 in relationships. The scale is intended for use with Lesbian couples / women in same-sex relationships.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 6 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Actual Power and Involvement, Ideal Power.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Actual Power and Involvement |
1,2,3,4,5 |
5 |
| Ideal Power |
6 |
1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Partner much more / Partner should have much more say, 2 = Partner somewhat more / Partner should have somewhat more say, 3 = We are exactly equal / We should have exactly equal say, 4 = I am somewhat more / I should have somewhat more say, 5 = I am much more / I should have much more say.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Partner Dominant: 1 – 2
- Egalitarian / Equal Power: 2 – 3
- Self Dominant: 3 – 5
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of No reliability data are available.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.