Psychometric Properties of an Italian Version of the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) Scale

Abstract

This study examined the psychometric properties of a newly translated Italian version of the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) Scale. The sample comprised 1,363 adults (906 women, 456 men, 1 unreported sex; ages 18-64 yr., M = 33.4, SD = 8.9; 84.4% reported being engaged in a romantic relationship, 9.4% declared being single), all living in Italy and speaking Italian as their first language. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed the expected bi-factorial (anxiety/avoidance) structure and a close correspondence between factors and scales. Test-retest and internal consistency reliabilities were adequate. Correlations with the Relationship Questionnaire, a categorical measure of attachment, and with the Dyadic Adjustment Scale were consistent with the theoretical relations among the constructs. The findings confirm the transcultural validity of the ECR-R.

Italian translation and cross-cultural comparison with the Childhood Attachment and Relational Trauma Screen (CARTS)

“…The combination of these two scales determines the attachment style (secure: low anxiety, low avoidance; avoidant: low anxiety, high avoidance; anxious: high anxiety, low avoidance; fearful: high anxiety, high avoidance). The Italian version of the ECR-R has demonstrated good psychometric properties in terms of internal consistency (anxiety: α = .88; avoidance: α = .92), factorial and concurrent validity (Busonera, San Martini, & Zavattini, 2014; Calvo, 2008). …”

A proposal for a brief-term post-adoption intervention in the attachment-perspective: a single case study with a late-adopted child and his adoptive mother

“…On the other hand, the MCAST showed the persistence of mild disorganized indexes, probably connected with early emotional deprivations. Through the clinical use of the CRI, the clinician explored Johanna's romantic relationship highlighting how the attachment security to her spouse could positively influence her style of parenting, and therefore the mother-child relationship (Busonera, San Martini, Zavattini, & Santona, 2014).…”

The State Adult Attachment Measure (SAAM): A construct and incremental validity study

“…The Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R; Fraley et al, 2000), Italian Translation (Busonera et al, 2014) is a 36-item self-report instrument for measuring adult romantic attachment. Participants complete two 18-item scales, one measuring attachment-related anxiety and one measuring attachment-related avoidance, using a seven-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree).…”

“…Mainstream attachment scales such as the ASQ and ECR-R have been translated into several languages, including Italian (Busonera, San Martini, Zavattini, & Santona, 2014;Fossati et al, 2003). To our knowledge, the SAAM has only been translated into Korean (K-SAAM; Park & Lee, 2012).…”