Relationship Rules Survey – RRS
Measures individual perceptions of rules regarding honesty, deception, privacy, and boundary management in romantic relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Relationship Rules Survey – RRS was developed by Katlyn Roggensack (2011). It is designed to measure Relationship rules regarding honesty, deception, and privacy. The scale is intended for use with Adults in romantic relationships.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 44 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Honesty and Disclosure, Privacy and Autonomy, Conflict Avoidance and Deception, Surveillance and Control, Exclusivity.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Honesty and Disclosure | 1,3,4,7,12,17,18,19,21,22,23,38,40,43 | 14 |
| Privacy and Autonomy | 2,6,8,9,15,16,25,26,27,28,29,30,32,33,36,37,39 | 17 |
| Conflict Avoidance and Deception | 5,10,31,41,42,44 | 6 |
| Surveillance and Control | 11,13,14,20,34,35 | 6 |
| Exclusivity | 24 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
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 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.