Spousal Influence Strategy (Coercive)

What it measures

A multiple-item Likert-type scale designed to measure the degree to which a person tends to resolve conflicts with his/her spouse by use of coercive tactics.

Response format

7-point Likert scale

Scale items

• I voiced my point of view loudly.
• I got angry and demanded that he/she give in.
• I pointed out that he/she had no right to disagree with me on this issue.
• I clammed up and refused to discuss the issue.
• I showed how much his/her stand hurt me by looking unhappy.
• I mentioned the children's preferences to back up my point of view.

Full scale items shown. Always cite the original source when using this scale in research.

Usage notes & scoring

Formal validity assessment was not reported by the original authors.

Citation

Nelson, Margaret C. (1988), “The Resolution of Conflict in Joint Purchase Decision by Husbands and Wives: A Review and Empirical Test,” in Advances in Consumer Research, V.

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