Dyadic Adjustment

Also known as: RDAS · Couple adjustment · Relationship quality

Quality and adjustment of couple relationships measured through consensus (agreement on important matters), satisfaction (relationship happiness), and cohesion (shared activities and communication). Revised from Spanier's original model to be more parsimonious and structurally valid.

Source:

Busby, D. M., Christensen, C., Crane, D. R., & Larson, J. H. (1995). A revision of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale for use with distressed and nondistressed couples. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 21(3), 289-308.

DOI:

10.1111/j.1752-0606.1995.tb00163.x