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Research Paper | Psychology | Greece | Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021

QUARRELS; A Multidimensional Assessment of Romantic Relationship Quality and its Relationship to Adult Attachment Dimensions

Pavlos Ioannidis ^[2] | Anna Alvanou

Abstract: The present study aims to preliminary examine the psychometric properties of the QUAlity of Romantic RELationships Scale (QUARRELS). In two studies involving a total of 950 individuals across Europe, it was revealed that the QUARRELS is a tool of good overall reliability (a=.94). It comprises of a set of 6 reliable factors (Support, Emotional Intimacy, Sexual Intimacy, Rapport, Pacifism & Trust) and a composite factor of a total quality of romantic relationship score. Indications of construct validity were provided after revealing significant negative correlations between adult attachment dimensions from (-.18 to-.53) and both adult attachment anxiety and avoidance shared significant negative correlations with overall quality of romantic relationships (r=-.46) and (r=-.59). The QUARRELS has promising qualities which could be useful both in future research and in clinical settings.

Keywords: Romantic Relationships, Support, Emotional Intimacy, Sexual Intimacy, Rapport, Pacifism, Trust, QUARRELS

Edition: Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021,

Pages: 446 - 449