Investigating Validity Evidence for the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised Questionnaire

Abstract

The current study gathered internal structural validity and external criterion validity evidence for the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised Questionnaire (ECR-R) scores. Specifically, confirmatory factor analysis of the data provided general support for the hypothesized two-factor model, and hypothesized relationships with external criteria were substantiated. However, minor model misfit and low communalities ( R 2 ) suggested that some items may represent extraneous constructs. Further avenues of study regarding the functioning of the instrument are provided.