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Korean Journal of Psychology: General

Development and Validation of the Acceptance for Differences in Couple Relationships Scale based on IBCT

Korean Journal of Psychology: General / Korean Journal of Psychology: General, (P)1229-067X; (E)2734-1127
2020, v.39 no.4, pp.599-632
https://doi.org/10.22257/kjp.2020.12.39.4.599


Abstract

The present study aimed to develop and validate a self-report scale to measure attitudes toward accepting differences in couple relationships. The Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT; Jacobson & Christensen, 1996) was used as a theoretical model in the study. ‘Acceptance for differences’ was defined as an attitude acknowledging inter-partner differences and trying to develop intimacy through those differences without expecting one’s partner to change. Based on primary concepts of IBCT, five factors were constructed for the Acceptance for Differences in Couple Relationships Scale (ADCRS), and 75 preliminary items were developed based on existing measures of acceptance and couple relationships. In Study 1, three hundred and twenty-seven college students and 68 adults completed the 75-item ADCRS. Results showed the ADCRS consists of 22-items and five factors, as follows: (i) Tolerance for Difference (TD), (ii) Perspective taking for Difference (PD), (iii) Respect for Difference (RD), (iv) Growth through Difference (GD), and (v) Distancing for Difference (DD). In Study 2, three hundred and five adults and 136 college students participated to investigate the instrument’s reliability and validity, and relationships between the ADCRS and related scales. Confirmatory factor analysis results showed the five-factor model as the best model fit, and the hierarchical model as reasonable. The ADCRS showed good internal consistency, 2-week test-retest reliability, and convergent and discriminant validity. In addition, the fit of the Bifactor model assuming the general factor and five group factors was good, and it was concluded that it is reasonable to use the total score as a single dimension. The ADCRS showed a significant positive effect on satisfaction in couple relationships, especially for married couples. The limitations and implications of this study, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

keywords
IBCT, Acceptance for Differences in Couple Relationships Scale, Satisfaction in Couple Relationship, IBCT, 커플관계 다름 수용 척도, 커플관계 만족도

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