Negative Spousal Social Support

Title

Cohen Crappy Spouse Scale (CCSS)

Study

PMBC

Copyright Information

Not a copyrighted scale

Primary Reference

Unpublished

Purpose

To assess the extent to which participants have negative experiences with their partners.

Description

Participants answer questions regarding general ongoing negative interactions with their partners.

Scaling

1=Never;  2=At Least Once a Month; 3= At Least Once a Month; 4=At Least Once a Week; 5=Every Day

Number of Items

4

Items:

• How often do you argue with your spouse?

• How often does your spouse criticize you?

• How often does your spouse complain about your behavior?

• How often does your spouse prevent you from doing something you want to do?

Psychometrics

Reliability in PMBC: alpha=0.81

Scoring/Variables

Cohen Crappy Spouse Scale Total Score: Sum items: 1 through 4