Relational Sensemaking Scale

What it measures

Measures the degree to which a person reappraised and redefined their role and understanding of a relationship following a significant relational event. Drawing on sensemaking theory, the scale captures the cognitive reorientation that occurs when a disconfirming event prompts a person to reconsider how they understand and position themselves within an ongoing relationship.

Representative items

• Because of this event, I reconsidered my role in my relationship with _____.
• Because of this event, I redefined how this relationship works.

Citation

Harmeling, C.M., Palmatier, R.W., Houston, M.B., Arnold, M.J., & Samaha, S.A. (2015). Transformational relationship events. Journal of Marketing, 79(5), 39-62.