Trust in Close Relationships Scale – TCRS
A 17-item self-report instrument designed to measure trust in close interpersonal relationships across three dimensions: predictability, dependability, and faith.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Trust in Close Relationships Scale – TCRS was developed by John K. Rempel, John G. Holmes, Mark P. Zanna (1985). It is designed to measure Interpersonal Trust. The scale is intended for use with Adults in close relationships.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 17 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Predictability, Dependability, Faith.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Predictability | 4,5,6,8,14 | 5 |
| Dependability | 1,7,13,15,17 | 5 |
| Faith | 2,3,9,10,11,12,16 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: -3 = Strongly Disagree, -2 = Disagree, -1 = Slightly Disagree, 0 = Neutral, 1 = Slightly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 = 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.
Total scores range from 17 to 119. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Trust: 17 – 51
- Moderate Trust: 52 – 85
- High Trust: 86 – 119
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.