Inventory of Dating Stress

Initial psychometric evaluation and construct validity

Datos Bibliográficos

ID2932212
AutoresT J Sullivan (0000-0003-1879-9095, Stony Brook University, autor de correspondencia), Joanne Davila (0000-0003-1250-5068, Stony Brook University)
Año2022
Volumen39
Número8
Páginas2366-2387
Fecha de publicación2022-08-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/02654075221078295
OpenAlexW4221025017
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas37

There is limited research on dating stress, or stressful experiences related to the dating process (e.g., inconsistent communication, sudden lack of response, and rude behavior). Little attention has been given to classifying stressors involved with the pursuit of potential partners from initial contact to relationship formation. In the current study, we developed a novel measure for such experiences, the Inventory of Dating Stress (IDS). We investigated the factor structure and preliminary construct validity for the IDS in an online sample of adults ( n = 478). Results revealed a reliable four-factor structure (Mixed Signals, Mismatch, Ambiguous Rejection, and Harassment) across 18 items and the IDS demonstrated initial construct validity. Overall, the current study offers evidence of preliminary psychometric support for the IDS as a measure of dating stress

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