Evidence for a Bifactor Structure of the Caregiving Questionnaire with Individuals Involved in Different and Same-Sex Couple Relationships

Despite the Caregiving Questionnaire (CQ) being a widely used measure for the study of caregiving behavior in the context of romantic relationships, to date, few studies have focused on empirically evaluating its underlying theoretical structure. The aim of this study was to examine the factorial structure and equivalence across sex and sexual orientation of this instrument. A sample of 912 Chilean individuals currently involved in a couple relationship completed the Caregiving Questionnaire and the Experiences in Close Relationship Scale. After comparing various traditional Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)models, the results provide support for a multidimensional and hierarchical nature of a brief 16-items version of the CQ. More specifically, the analyses supported a bifactor-CFA solution composed of two global factors and four specific factors, suggesting that they add information to the caregiving construct in the context of couple relationships. Additionally, the scale showed measurement invariance across sex and sexual orientation. Finally, significant associations were found between CQ scores with measures of romantic attachment in the expected directions. Theoretical implications about the nature of the caregiving system are discussed.

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Design of a Massage-Inspired Haptic Device for Interpersonal Connection in Long-Distance Communication

Advances in Human-Computer Interaction ◽

10.1155/2018/5853474 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lalita Haritaipan ◽

Masahiro Hayashi ◽

Céline Mougenot

Keyword(s):

Romantic Relationships ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Long Distance ◽

Average Force ◽

Considerable Research ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Haptic Communication ◽

Distance Communication ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Online Conversation

The use of tactile senses in mediated communication has generated considerable research interest in past decades. Since massage is a common practice in Asian cultures, we propose to introduce massage-based interactions in mediated communication between people in a close relationship. We designed a device for distant interactive massage to be used during online conversation and we assessed its effect on interpersonal connection with eight pairs of Chinese participants in romantic relationships. All pairs were asked to engage in a conversation, either through a video call or through a massage-assisted video call. The findings showed that the use of the massage device significantly increased the perceived emotional and physical connection between the users. The results also showed a significant increase in the engagement in the massage activity, e.g., total massage time and average force per finger, from positive conversation to negative conversation, demonstrating an evidence of the interplay between audio-visual and haptic communication. Post hoc interviews showed the potential of the massage device for long-distance communication in romantic relationships as well as in parents-children relationships.

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Thrombosis and Cancer: Emerging Data for the Practicing Oncologist

American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book ◽

10.14694/edbook_am.2013.33.e337 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. e337-e345 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Gary H. Lyman ◽

Alok A. Khorana ◽

Anna Falanga

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Venous Thromboembolism ◽

Practice Guidelines ◽

Malignant Disease ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Specific Factors ◽

American Society

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently updated clinical practice guidelines on the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer. Although several new studies have been reported, many questions remain about the close relationship between VTE and malignant disease. The risk of VTE among patients with cancer continues to increase and is clearly linked to patient-, disease- and treatment-specific factors. In general, VTE among patients with cancer is treated in a similar fashion to that in other patient populations. However, the greater risk of VTE in patients with cancer, the multitude of risk factors, and the greater risk of VTE recurrence and mortality among patients with cancer pose important challenges for surgeons, oncologists, and other providers.

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Looking for Love in All the Wrong (?) Places: Intrateam Romantic Relationships

The Sport Psychologist ◽

10.1123/tsp.25.3.382 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 382-395

Author(s):

Judy L. Van Raalte ◽

Albert J. Petitpas ◽

Lisa Krieger ◽

Carla Lide ◽

Cassaundra Thorpe ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sexual Orientation ◽

Romantic Relationships ◽

Sport Psychology ◽

Family System ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

System Models ◽

Psychology Literature ◽

Team Functioning ◽

To Receive

Issues related to sexuality, sexual orientation, and romantic relationships have received attention in the sport psychology literature. An area that has not been addressed, however, is that of romantic relationships among sport teammates. Such intrateam romantic relationships may have certain benefits but can also be disruptive to teams and team functioning. The purpose of this manuscript is to (a) address issues related to intrateam romantic relationships, and (b) to propose strategies for sport psychology consultants to consider and use when working with teams when intrateam romantic relationships develop. Specifically, sport psychology consultants who encounter intrateam romantic relationships may find it valuable to consider family system models as a theoretical framework for intervention, clearly identify the client, determine the willingness of those involved to consult, and assess their own abilities to effectively intervene and to receive supervision for such interventions. A well-defined, credible approach may help sport psychology consultants to succeed in complex circumstances and gain the trust, respect, and cooperation of the coaches, teams, and athletes with whom they work.

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Mothers’ Versus Fathers’ Alcohol Abuse and Attachment in Adult Daughters of Alcoholics

Journal of Family Issues ◽

10.1177/0192513x10363985 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 31 (11) ◽

pp. 1555-1570 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Michelle L. Kelley ◽

Valarie M. Schroeder ◽

Cathy G. Cooke ◽

Leslie Gumienny ◽

Amanda Jeffrey Platter ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Abuse ◽

Romantic Relationships ◽

Adult Children Of Alcoholics ◽

Close Relationships ◽

Children Of Alcoholics ◽

Romantic Attachment ◽

Alcohol Problem ◽

Adult Daughters ◽

Female Adult ◽

The Relationship

Gender of the alcohol-abusing parent was examined in relation to general and romantic attachment (as measured by the Experiences in Close Relationships—Revised and the Relationship Scales Questionnaire) in female adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs; as indicated by the Children of Alcoholics Screening Test) as compared to non-ACOAs. As compared to non-ACOAs, ACOAs reported more anxious and avoidant behaviors in their romantic relationships. Female participants who suspected their mother of alcohol abuse reported significantly greater avoidance within romantic relationships as compared to those who suspected neither parent of having an alcohol problem. No differences emerged in relation to general attachment.

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Investigating the Validity and Reliability of the Caregiving Questionnaire with Individuals in Same-Sex Couple Relationships

Journal of Relationships Research ◽

10.1017/jrr.2013.2 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Anne-Rose Bouaziz ◽

Marie-France Lafontaine ◽

Nicolas Gabbay ◽

Angela Caron

Keyword(s):

Romantic Attachment ◽

Couple Relationships ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Same Sex ◽

Four Dimensions ◽

Relationship Duration ◽

Structure Reliability ◽

Convergent And Divergent Validity ◽

And Bisexual ◽

Acceptable Internal Consistency

This study examined the factor structure, reliability, and convergent and divergent validity of the Caregiving Questionnaire (CQ; Kunce & Shaver, 1994) with a sample of individuals who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, and bisexual and are currently involved in same-sex couple relationships (N = 143; 114 females). An exploratory factor analysis extracted the CQ's four dimensions, supporting its construct validity. Additionally, the questionnaire demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. Correlations were found among participants’ self-reported romantic attachment patterns, as evaluated by the Experiences in Close Relationships (ECR; Brennan, Clark, & Shaver, 1998), and caregiving patterns, as measured by the CQ. No significant associations were found between the four factors and participants’ age, relationship duration, or gross annual revenue. Results support the use of the CQ with individuals involved in same-sex relationships.

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A Large-Scale Test of the Replicability and Generalizability of Survey Measures in Close Relationship and Sexuality Science

10.31234/osf.io/d47q2 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stephanie Gauvin ◽

Kathleen Merwin ◽

Chelsea Kilimnik ◽

Jessica A. Maxwell ◽

John Kitchener Sakaluk

Keyword(s):

Romantic Relationships ◽

Large Scale ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Large Sample ◽

Clinical Assessments ◽

Measurement Models ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Scale Test ◽

Structure Measurement

When measurement models are not replicable and/or generalizable, clinical assessments become of questionable utility, and unreplicable findings from studies using those measures will follow. Inspired by recent examinations of measurement in neighboring fields of psychology, we propose a Registered Report, in order to evaluate the replicability and generalizability of 20 well-known and emerging measures assessing elements of romantic relationships and sexuality. After collecting a large sample of that is both sexually and relationally diverse, we will evaluate the taxometric structure, measurement model replicability, reliability, and generalizability of each measure across a multitude of theorized sources of noninvariance. Our results are likely to be of high value to clinical researchers and practitioners alike, as we identify which measures can produce credible assessments, while simultaneously revealing measures with limited replicability and/or generalizability, as well as relational and sexual concepts for which groups may have radically different mental constructions.

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Assessing Young Adults’ Beliefs Regarding the Importance of Romantic Relationships

Journal of Family Issues ◽

10.1177/0192513x19871080 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 158-182

Author(s):

Nicole K. Watkins ◽

Jonathon J. Beckmeyer

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Romantic Relationships ◽

Relationship Satisfaction ◽

Romantic Relationship ◽

Relationship Development ◽

Future Research ◽

General Interest ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Valid Assessment ◽

Relationship Importance

In the current study, we provided initial evidence for the factor structure and validity of the Brief Measure of Relationship Importance, a new measure of young adults’ beliefs about the values and costs of being in romantic relationships. Based on exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, this measure consisted of two subscales: relationship desire (two items; viewing relationships as important and satisfying parts of one’s life) and relationship dismissal (four items; viewing relationships as less desirable or valuable for one’s life). Relationship desire and dismissal scores were associated with participants’ happiness with their romantic experiences, relationship satisfaction, having experienced relationship cycling, marriage intentions, and general interest in being in a romantic relationship. Therefore, we concluded that the Brief Measure of Relationship Importance provides a reliable and valid assessment of young adults’ romantic relationship attitudes. We discuss how our measure can be used in future research on young adults’ romantic relationship development.

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Attached at the lips: The influence of romantic kissing motives and romantic attachment styles on relationship satisfaction

Interpersona An International Journal on Personal Relationships ◽

10.5964/ijpr.v13i1.324 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 14-30

Author(s):

Danica J. Kulibert ◽

Elle A. Moore ◽

Melinda M. Dertinger ◽

Ashley E. Thompson

Keyword(s):

Romantic Relationships ◽

Relationship Satisfaction ◽

Attachment Style ◽

Attachment Styles ◽

Romantic Relationship ◽

Goal Attainment ◽

Romantic Attachment ◽

Relationship Functioning ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Although romantic kissing is an important part of relationship functioning, little research has focused on motives for romantic kissing and how they may relate to other aspects of romantic relationships. To understand how romantic kissing impacts romantic relationship functioning, the current study assessed the relationship between romantic attachment, romantic kissing motives, and relationship satisfaction. Overall, it was hypothesized that (a) those reporting more sexual/explicit kissing motives and fewer goal attainment/insecurity motives would report higher relationship satisfaction, (b) those reporting a more secure attachment style would report higher relationship satisfaction, and (c) the relationship between romantic kissing motives and relationship satisfaction would vary according to one’s romantic attachment styles. Results from a hierarchical linear regression with 286 adults, all of whom were currently in romantic relationships, revealed that sexual/relational (β = 0.25) and goal attainment/insecurity kissing motives (β = -0.35) predicted relationship satisfaction. However, the impact of kissing motives on relationship satisfaction varied according to one’s romantic attachment. Specifically, the influence of sexual/relational motives was only significant for avoidantly attached individuals, whereas the influence of goal attainment/insecurity motives was significant for avoidantly and anxiously attachment individuals. Overall, this suggests that sexual/explicit romantic kissing motives serve to enhance the relationships of insecurely attached individuals, but not securely attached individuals. Furthermore, goal attainment/insecure motives had a negative effect on the relationship satisfaction of insecurely attached individuals, but not securely attached individuals. This study has important implications for both practitioners working with romantic couples and researchers studying romantic relationships.

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Cuestionario breve de respuesta parental ante el comportamiento disruptivo (RPCD): Perspectiva de los padres.

Anales de Psicología ◽

10.6018/analesps.33.3.266971 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 689

Author(s):

María Cantero-García ◽

Jesús Alonso-Tapia

Keyword(s):

Behavior Management ◽

Emotional Response ◽

Fit Indices ◽

Parental Response ◽

Parents And Children ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Specific Factors ◽

The One ◽

Personal Orientation ◽

The Relationship

The aim of this study is to develop and validate the questionnaire of parental response to disruptive behavior (PRDB). Parents can act proactively towards problems and their emotional repercussions, focusing on how to handle them positively, or can focus their attention on the emotional response generated by behavior problems, being overburdened by them. In order to assess the prevalent personal orientation to cope with disruption, to guide parents and to assess the effect of psychological interventions, a questionnaire such as the one proposed here is required. A total of 420 parents and their children participated in the study. The structural validity of the questionnaire was tested using confirmatory factor analysis first to compare a multifactorial model (five specific factors) with a multifactorial-hierarchical model (with two second-order factors), and second, to study the cross validity of both models. The predictive validity was tested analyzing the relationship between parents’ and children’ perceptions of family climate. Children’s perceptions were assessed with the "Questionnaire of Behavior Management Climate perceived by children." Results showed that both models had good and similar fit indices that were almost identical in the two subsamples. Besides, the correlation analysis showed that although in general the relationship between perceptions of parents and their children is in the expected direction, this does not always happen.

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Success of assisted reproductive technology treatment and couple relationship: A pilot study on the role of romantic attachment

Health Psychology Open ◽

10.1177/2055102920933073 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 205510292093307

Author(s):

Alessia Renzi ◽

Michela Di Trani ◽

Luigi Solano ◽

Elisa Minutolo ◽

Renata Tambelli

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Assisted Reproductive Technology ◽

Preliminary Finding ◽

Romantic Attachment ◽

Reproductive Technology ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Couple Relationship ◽

Infertile Women ◽

Close Relationship

Infertility is a deeply distressing experience, which can threaten important personal and martial goals, frequently affecting the psychophysical health. A supportive relationship and a secure romantic attachment appear to reduce infertility stress, as well as play a relevant role in the success of assisted reproductive technology treatments. The principal aim of the study is to investigate the predictive effect of romantic attachment, couple characteristics, quality of life and age on assisted reproductive technology outcome. A total of 88 infertile women, enrolled in an assisted reproductive technology Centre of Rome, completed the Experience in Close Relationship-Revised, the Couple Relationship Inventory, the Fertility Quality of Life and a socio-demographic questionnaire. The participants completed the questionnaires at the beginning of the medical treatment. Data analyses showed significant associations among Experience in Close Relationship-Revised dimensions, Couple Relationship Inventory and Fertility Quality of Life Scales. Assisted reproductive technology outcome was negatively correlated to Experience in Close Relationship-Revised Avoidance and positively related to Couple Relationship Inventory Dependence. A multi-variable logistic regression revealed that Experience in Close Relationship-Revised Avoidance decreased the probability of pregnancy. The present findings partially confirmed the study hypotheses since several associations among couple characteristics, attachment anxiety and avoidance dimensions, infertility-related quality of life in infertile women were found. Furthermore, according to a definition of Avoidance, assisted reproductive technology positive outcome appears to be associated to lower levels of fear of dependence and interpersonal intimacy, and to a low need both for self-reliance and for reluctance to self-disclose within the romantic relationship. Further investigations are needed both to confirm this preliminary finding and for promoting focused therapeutic interventions for couples facing assisted reproductive technology.

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