Scale Overview & Construct
3-item scale measuring disillusionment — a loss of once-positive feelings — in a romantic relationship or marriage.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Niehuis, S., Reifman, A., & Lee, K. H. (2015). Disillusionment in romantic relationships: A review. Marriage & Family Review, 51(3), 195-224. This is not a diagnostic tool.