Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R)

The Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) is a 36-item questionnaire designed to assess individual differences in attachment-related anxiety and avoidance in close relationships_{{{CITATION{{{_1{Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire—Revised - APA PsycNet. It is widely used in both clinical and research settings to understand attachment styles in adults.

Length of Filling

Filling out the entire questionnaire will take approximately 10-15 minutes.

Survey Structure

The ECR-R consists of 36 items that measure two dimensions:

1. Attachment-Related Anxiety: Measures the extent to which people are insecure about the availability and responsiveness of their romantic partners_{{{CITATION{{{_1{Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire—Revised - APA PsycNet.
2. Attachment-Related Avoidance: Measures the extent to which people are uncomfortable being close to others and prefer to maintain their independence_{{{CITATION{{{_1{Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire—Revised - APA PsycNet.

Scoring Method

• Mean: Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree)_{{{CITATION{{{_2{THE EXPERIENCES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS-REVISED (ECR-R) QUESTIONNAIRE. To obtain a score for each subscale, you average the responses to the relevant items_{{{CITATION{{{_2{THE EXPERIENCES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS-REVISED (ECR-R) QUESTIONNAIRE.
• Reverse Items: Items 9 and 11 are reverse-keyed for the anxiety scale, and items 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, and 36 are reverse-keyed for the avoidance scale_{{{CITATION{{{_2{THE EXPERIENCES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS-REVISED (ECR-R) QUESTIONNAIRE. This means you need to reverse the scores for these items before calculating the average_{{{CITATION{{{_2{THE EXPERIENCES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS-REVISED (ECR-R) QUESTIONNAIRE.

Subscales

• Two Subscales: Attachment-Related Anxiety and Attachment-Related Avoidance_{{{CITATION{{{_1{Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire—Revised - APA PsycNet.

Response Scale

A Likert-type scale is used for answers in the ECR-R method, where the respondent expresses their agreement on a seven-point scale (1 = strongly disagree, 7 = strongly agree)_{{{CITATION{{{_2{THE EXPERIENCES IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS-REVISED (ECR-R) QUESTIONNAIRE.

Keywords

attachment, anxiety, avoidance, close relationships, adult attachment, self-report, questionnaire

References

Fraley, R. C., Waller, N. G., & Brennan, K. A. (2000). An item-response theory analysis of self-report measures of adult attachment. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(3), 350-365_{{{CITATION{{{_3{Information on the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R …. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.78.3.350

Shiota, M. N., Keltner, D., & John, O. P. (2006). Positive emotion and the regulation of close relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 87(2), 228-245_{{{CITATION{{{_3{Information on the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R …. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.87.2.228

Instructions for Administrators

When administering the ECR-R, it is important to:

1. Create a Safe Environment: Ensure the respondent feels safe and comfortable sharing potentially distressing experiences.
2. Provide Support: Be prepared to offer emotional support or referrals to mental health services if the respondent becomes distressed.
3. Confidentiality: Ensure that the respondent’s information is kept confidential and is only used for the intended assessment purposes.

By carefully following these guidelines, you can help respondents navigate the sensitive process of discussing and assessing their attachment styles.