Validating the fear of being single scale for individuals in relationships

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ID2936735
AuthorsIsabel A Cantarella (Wayne State University), Stephanie S Spielmann (0000-0001-5683-9292, Wayne State University, corresponding author), Ty Partridge (0000-0002-2905-4737, Wayne State University), Geoff Macdonald (0009-0000-4723-9252, University of Toronto), Samantha Joel (0000-0001-5919-7408, Department of Psychology, Western University, London, ON, Canada), Emily Impett (0000-0003-3348-7524, University of Toronto Mississauga)
Year2023
Volume40
Issue9
Pages2969-2979
Publication date2023-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/02654075231164588
OpenAlexW4324352292
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited27

The Fear of Being Single (FOBS) Scale (Spielmann et al., 2013) assesses insecurity about singlehood, but its items are phrased for those who are currently single. The present research validated the FOBS in Relationships Scale for individuals currently in relationships. Results suggested that both single and partnered individuals experience FOBS, and that the FOBS Scale and FOBS in Relationships Scale are appropriate measures for single and partnered individuals, respectively. We advise against using the original FOBS Scale for those in relationships, and recommend an abridged scale for researchers who wish to make direct comparisons of FOBS between single and partnered individuals

Scale (ratio · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Psychology · Social Psychology

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