Abstract
Objective:
The aim of this study was to develop a scale to detect the problem solving behaviors of adolescents on romantic relationships, and to examine the validity and reliability of the scale.
Method:
The sample of the study was 297 adolescents who had been selected randomly among 1st-3rd grade high school students.
Results:
In reliability analysis, the Cronbach alpha coefficient was calculated as .91. Split-half reliability of the scale was found as r= .85. Three construct validity factors were obtained, which eigenvalued greater than 1. These factors were physical abuse, emotional abuse and problem solving.
Discussion:
The psychometrics properties of the Problem Solving on Romantic Relationships Scale for Adolescents were found to be satisfactory and could be used to determine the problem solving behaviors on romantic relationships.
Keywords: Problem solving, abuse, adolescent, romance, reliability, validity
