Adams, 1
Acceptance in romantic relationships: The Frequency and
Acceptability of Partner Behavior Inventory
Daniel Adams
TR 9:30-10:45
General Psychology
Instructor Linda Gibbons
March 27, 2007
Adams, 2
Abstract
Despite the recent emphasis on acceptance in romantic relationships, no validated measure of relationship acceptance presently exists. To fill this gap, the 20-item Frequency and Acceptability of Partner Behavior Inventory (FAPBI; A. Christensen & N. S. Jacobson, 1997) was created to assess separately the acceptability and frequency of both positive and negative relationship behaviors. Data from 12,752 community individuals, 415 community couples, and 134 couples seeking marital therapy indicated that the FAPBI comprises four factors:......
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