Relationships & Couples

Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS)

The Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) is a brief 7-question measure of a person's overall satisfaction with their romantic relationship. It covers questions related to relationship quality, whether expectations are met, and the level of problems.

Questions
7
Est. time
~3 min
Delivery
Online · remote
Scoring
Automatic

What does the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) measure?

  • •Overall satisfaction with the relationship
  • •Degree to which expectations are met
  • •Perception of problems and regret in the relationship

Who is it for?

Used to assess relationship satisfaction in adults who are in a relationship.

How is the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) scored and interpreted?

Questions are scored and evaluated by an average/total; some questions are reverse-coded. A higher score indicates greater satisfaction with the relationship.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the relationship satisfaction scale?

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The RAS is a brief scale with 7 questions.

What does a high score mean?

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A high score indicates the person reports greater satisfaction with their relationship.

Does this scale provide a diagnosis?

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No. It assesses relationship satisfaction; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis and is interpreted by a professional/couples therapist.

Related scales

Source: Hendrick, S. S. (1988).

This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.

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