Relationship Structures Questionnaire – ECR-RS
Assesses attachment patterns (anxiety and avoidance) across different close relationships.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Relationship Structures Questionnaire – ECR-RS was developed by R. Chris Fraley, M. Heffernan, et al. (2011). It is designed to measure Attachment orientations (Anxiety and Avoidance). The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 9 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Avoidance, Anxiety.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Avoidance | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 6 |
| Anxiety | 7,8,9 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = Strongly agree.
The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
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.