Citation

Valor-Segura I, Exposito F, Moya M. Int. J. Clin. Health Psychol. 2009; 9(3): 479-500.

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(Copyright © 2009, Facultad de Psicología. Universidad de Granada, Publisher Asociacion Espanola de Psicologia Conductual)

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Abstract

There is evidence supporting the relation between partner-specific dependency and violent relationships in couples. The scale used as a reference to assess this kind of dependency is the Spouse-Specific Dependency Scale (SSDS). The instrumental project includes two independent studies. The aim of the first study was to present the first psychometric data for the Spanish version of the SSDS. This study involved 230 adult participants. After constructing the items and testing their content validity, we carried out a statistical analysis of the items, a study of the dimensional structure of the test and a reliability study of the instrument. The second study, on a sample of 600 participants, aimed to determine the internal structure of scale through confirmatory factor analysis. Moreover, external evidence for validity was obtained. We conclude the study by proposing future research, as well as discussing the need and importance of assessing partner-specific dependency. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)