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Development and validation of the Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory.
D A Wolfe1, K Scott, D Reitzel-Jaffe
1Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. dawolfe@uwo.ca
Psychological Assessment
|July 4, 2001
Summary
The Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory (CADRI) effectively measures abusive behaviors in teen dating. Studies confirm its reliability and validity for assessing physical, verbal, and threatening abuse.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Adolescent dating relationships can involve abusive behaviors.
- Accurate measurement tools are needed to identify and address dating abuse.
- The Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory (CADRI) is a potential measure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the psychometric properties of the Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory (CADRI).
- To validate the CADRI as a reliable measure of abusive behaviors in adolescent dating contexts.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on data from high school students.
- Participants included 393 adolescents for initial item refinement and 1,019 adolescents for cross-validation.
- Statistical analyses assessed model fit, reliability, and correlations with observer ratings.
Main Results:
- Factor analysis supported a three-factor structure of abuse: physical, verbal, and threatening behaviors.
- The model demonstrated good fit across different grades and genders.
- The CADRI showed acceptable test-retest reliability and partner agreement.
Conclusions:
- The Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory (CADRI) is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing abusive behaviors in adolescent dating relationships.
- Findings support the use of CADRI in research and clinical settings to understand and address dating violence.