Perceived Partner Responsiveness Scale (PPRS)

Responsiveness is a key element of effective communication in most relationships. When relational partners perceive each other as being responsive, the relationship tends to be harmonious, open, and constructive; in contrast, when people feel that their partners have been unresponsive, their relationships tend to be conflicted, guarded, and dysfunctional. The Perceived Partner Responsiveness Scale (PPRS) is a self-report instrument designed to assess people's perceptions of how responsive to them their partners have been. Conceptually, the measure defines responsiveness in terms of two properties, understanding and validation. The PPRS has been shown to have excellent psychometric properties and has demonstrated effectiveness as a research tool.