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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