Relational-Interdependent Self-Construal (RISC)

Cross, S. E., Bacon, P. L., & Morris, M. L. (2000). The relational-interdependent self-construal and relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(4), 791-808. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.78.4.791

The measure: Cross et al (2000) RISC scale.doc

	Table of Contents
	Description
	History of Use
	References

Description:

Purpose		The RISC was designed to assess relational-interdependent self-construal, which is defined as "a general orientation toward representing oneself in terms of close relationships."
Questions		11 items using 7-point ratings (1 = strongly disagree to 7 = strongly agree)
Sub-scales		N/A
Domain
Psychometrics
Sample items		My close relationships are an important reflection of who I am. Overall, my close relationships have very little to do with how I feel about myself. (reverse-scored)

References:

Scale:

Cross, S. E., Bacon, P. L., & Morris, M. L. (2000). The relational-interdependent self-construal and relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 78(4), 791-808. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.78.4.791

Selected Uses:

Cross, S. E., Morris, M. L. & Gore, J. S. (2002). Thinking about oneself and others: the relational-interdependent self-construal and social cognition. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82(3), 399-418. doi: 10.1037//0022-3514.82.3.399

Cross, S. E. & Morris, M. L. (2003). Getting to know you: the relational self-construal, relational cognition, and well-being. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 29(4), 512-523. doi: 10.1177/0146167202250920

Ma, P. W. & Yeh, C. J. (2005). Factors influencing the career decision status of Chinese American youths. Career Development Quarterly, 53(4), 337-347.

Gore, J. S., Cross, S. E. & Morris, M. L. (2006). Let's be friends: relational self-construal and the development of intimacy. Personal Relationships, 13(1), 83-102. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-6811.2006.00106.x

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