Positive-Negative Semantic Differential (PN-SMD)

Positive qualities
My relationship is…
·         Interesting
·         Full
·         Sturdy
·         Enjoyable
·         Good
·         Friendly
·         Hopeful
Negative qualities
My relationship is…
·         Bad
·         Lonely
·         Discouraging
·         Boring
·         Empty
·         Fragile
·         Miserable
 
0=Not at all‚ 1=A tiny bit‚ 2=A little‚ 3=Somewhat‚ 4=Mostly‚ 5=Very‚ 6=Extremely‚ 7= Completely
 
 

Mattson‚ R. E.‚ Paldino‚ D.‚ & Johnson‚ M. D. (2007). The increased construct validity and utility of assessing relationship quality using separate positive and negative dimensions. Psychological Assessment‚ 19‚ 146–151.

Mattson‚ R. E.‚ Rogge‚ R. D.‚ Johnson‚ M. D.‚ Baker-Davidson‚ E. K. B.‚ & Fincham‚ F. D. (2012). The positive and negative semantic dimensions of relationship satisfaction. Personal Relationships‚ Personal Relationships‚ 20 (2013)‚ 328–355. Online.

German‚ Nicole Marie. (2013). Assessment of Disharmony and Disaffection. Auburn University. Doctoral thesis.

Cunningham‚ S. Karlene Brown.‚ (2010).  Reevaluating Sexual Satisfaction through an Expectancy Lens: Validation of the Sexual Activity Frequency and Expectation Scale. Auburn University .ma‎ster of Science thesis

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