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Assessing perceived patterns of behavior exchange in relationships.

B D Forman1

  • 1University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33124.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces the Behavior Exchange Inventory (BEI), a new tool measuring relationship dynamics. The BEI assesses how individuals give, accept, request, and withhold positive or negative interactions in relationships, aiding in understanding relationship distress.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Relationship Science

Background:

  • Understanding relationship dynamics is crucial for mental health.
  • McKenna's schema provides a framework for analyzing behavior exchange patterns.
  • Existing instruments may not fully capture the nuances of positive and negative reinforcement exchange.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Behavior Exchange Inventory (BEI).
  • To assess perceptions of behavior exchange patterns in intimate and non-intimate relationships.
  • To examine the instrument's discriminant validity and its alignment with theories of relationship distress.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Behavior Exchange Inventory (BEI), comprising 16 scales with 6 items each.
  • The BEI assesses four key behaviors: giving, accepting, requesting, and withholding.

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  • Two studies were conducted to evaluate the BEI's discriminant validity.

    • Main Results:

    • The Behavior Exchange Inventory (BEI) effectively measures giving, accepting, requesting, and withholding of reinforcers.
    • Preliminary findings supported the cognitive conception of relationship distress.
    • Results were consistent with existing research on couple attributional processes.

    Conclusions:

    • The Behavior Exchange Inventory (BEI) is a promising instrument for assessing relationship behavior exchange.
    • The findings support the utility of the BEI in understanding relationship distress and attributional processes.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the BEI's applications in clinical and research settings.