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- Title
Validation of a new assessment of hostile attribution bias in romantic relationships: The Hostile Attributions in Romantic Relationships Test.
- Authors
Li, Danyang; Coker, Benjamin; Rowe, Angela C.
- Abstract
While hostile attributional bias (a tendency to interpret others' behaviors as intentionally hostile) is associated with negative outcomes in romantic relationships, no measure has been developed specifically for this context. Here, we describe the development and validation of a self‐report questionnaire across three studies, named Hostile Attribution in Romantic Relationships Test. Study 1 introduces the development and preliminary validation (N = 152). Study 2 tests the validity and test–retest stability of the modified version revised based on findings in Study 1 (N = 151). Study 3 reports the translation and validation of a Chinese version (N = 630). The final 9‐vignette scale is the first to specifically measure hostile attribution bias in romantic relationships, with good internal reliability, test–retest stability, and convergent validity. Factor analysis reveals a three‐factor structure reflecting direct hostile attribution, indirect hostile attribution, and benign attribution to partners' behaviors. Implications regarding couple dynamics and clinical therapeutic interventions are discussed.
- Subjects
HOSTILITY; TRANSLATING &; interpreting; FACTOR analysis; TEST validity; SELF-evaluation
- Publication
Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 2024, Vol 50, Issue 2, p328
- ISSN
0194-472X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jmft.12694