Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements concerning the disagreements and conflicts that arise between you and your partner.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree
Agree
1
2 3 4
5 6 7 I have little control over the conflicts
that occur between my partner and I
1
2 3 4
5 6 7 There is no way I can solve some of the
problems in my marriage
1
2 3 4
5 6 7 When I put my mind to it I can resolve just
about any disagreement
that comes up between my partner and I
1
2 3 4
5 6 7 I often feel helpless in dealing with the
problems that come up in my marriage
1
2 3 4
5 6 7 Sometimes I feel that I have no say over
issues that cause conflict between us
1
2 3 4
5 6 7 I am able to do the things needed to settle
our conflicts
1
2 3 4
5 6 7 There is little I can do to resolve many of
the important conflicts between my partner and I
Alpha: .87
husbands; .90 wives.
(reverse score 1st, 2nd, 4th,5th
and 7th items)
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