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The relational-interdependent self-construal and relationships.
S E Cross1, P L Bacon, M L Morris
1Department of Psychology, Iowa State University, Ames 50011, USA. scross@iastate.edu
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|May 4, 2000
Summary
This study introduces the Relational-Interdependent Self-Construal (RISC) Scale, a new measure for understanding how people view themselves through relationships. Higher RISC scores correlate with stronger relationships and greater consideration of others
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality Psychology
Background:
- Understanding self-construal is crucial in social psychology.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the relational-interdependent aspect of self.
- The tendency to define oneself through close relationships influences social behavior and perceptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new measure of relational-interdependent self-construal.
- To examine the psychometric properties of the Relational-Interdependent Self-Construal (RISC) Scale.
- To test the validity of the RISC Scale in relation to relationship quality and decision-making.
Main Methods:
- Study 1: Scale development, reliability, and validity testing.
- Study 2: Correlational analysis linking RISC scores to decision-making processes.
- Study 3: Dyadic interaction paradigm with previously unacquainted participants.
Main Results:
- Individuals scoring high on the RISC Scale reported closer and more committed relationships.
- Higher RISC scores were associated with greater consideration of others' needs in decision-making.
- Partners of high-RISC individuals perceived them as more responsive, leading to positive relationship evaluations.
Conclusions:
- The RISC Scale is a reliable and valid measure of relational-interdependent self-construal.
- Relational-interdependent self-construal is linked to deeper relationship commitment and prosocial decision-making.
- This self-construal influences how individuals are perceived by others, fostering positive interpersonal dynamics.