I. Purpose: The Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised (MSI-R) was designed to assess the nature and extent of conflict in multiple dimensions of a relationship both for couples who are married or live together (Western Psychology Service, 2016). It can be utilized to assess both traditional (heterosexual) and nontraditional (gay, lesbian, queer, etc.) couples from a wide range of socioeconomic and educational backgrounds (Means-Christensen, Snyder, & Negy, 2003). It is used to evaluate the strengths and weakness of a relationship. Additionally, it was designed for counselors to utilize with clients in or who are considering couples therapy (Western Psychology Service, 2016).
a. Treatment planning: The MSI-R can be utilized to provide a baseline …show more content…
Intervention: Scores can direct the counselor to appropriate interventions that may be used (Snyder, 1979). The MSI-R assists clients in communicating about a wide range of relational issues, thus enhancing communication abilities (Whiston, 2013). It can also assist in goal setting (Buckentine, Luciano, & Mills, 2006).
c. Outcome measure: The instrument can be re-administered when terminating counseling to assess the effectiveness of marital/couples therapy, as well as, to assess the progress the couple has made in therapy (Buckentine et al., 2006).
II. Standardization
a. Norm Group: The norming group of the MSI-R is based on 2009 study conducted by Whisman, Snyder and Beach (2009). It was conducted on 1020 intact couples (2040 individuals). The study stratified the sample to resemble the U.S. population as it relates to geographical region, education, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity (Whiston, 2013).
b. Population/Age: 18 and older.
c. Multicultural Norms: This instrument has been normed for the Spanish, German, Korean, and Arabic cultural groups (Negy & Snyder, 2000; Whisman, Snyder, & Beach, …show more content…
Administration/Setting
a. Setting: The instrument is primarily utilized in a clinical setting, both in individual and couples therapy (Whiston, 2013).
b. Time to Administer: Approximately 20-25 minutes to complete (Western Psychology Service, 2016).
c. Is it a self-administered questionnaire? No
d. Can it be adapted for use in interview studies? Yes, potentially.
e. Is it administered individually and/or in a group? It can be administered individually or to couples, but not to a group (Western Psychology Service, 2016).
f. Type of Administered? It can be administered face-to-face and hand scored or it can be administered, scored, and interpreted via a computer setting by utilizing MSI-R AutoScore Answer Form software (Western Psychology Service, 2016).
g. Can it be completed on-line via the internet? No
h. Qualification Level: C, must be administered by an individual holding a BA in a related field (this option requires specific training and certification to administer) or by an individual holding a Master’s degree in psychology, school counseling, occupational therapy, speech–language pathology, social work, education, special education, or a related field (Western Psychology Service,
a. Treatment planning: The MSI-R can be utilized to provide a baseline …show more content…
Intervention: Scores can direct the counselor to appropriate interventions that may be used (Snyder, 1979). The MSI-R assists clients in communicating about a wide range of relational issues, thus enhancing communication abilities (Whiston, 2013). It can also assist in goal setting (Buckentine, Luciano, & Mills, 2006).
c. Outcome measure: The instrument can be re-administered when terminating counseling to assess the effectiveness of marital/couples therapy, as well as, to assess the progress the couple has made in therapy (Buckentine et al., 2006).
II. Standardization
a. Norm Group: The norming group of the MSI-R is based on 2009 study conducted by Whisman, Snyder and Beach (2009). It was conducted on 1020 intact couples (2040 individuals). The study stratified the sample to resemble the U.S. population as it relates to geographical region, education, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity (Whiston, 2013).
b. Population/Age: 18 and older.
c. Multicultural Norms: This instrument has been normed for the Spanish, German, Korean, and Arabic cultural groups (Negy & Snyder, 2000; Whisman, Snyder, & Beach, …show more content…
Administration/Setting
a. Setting: The instrument is primarily utilized in a clinical setting, both in individual and couples therapy (Whiston, 2013).
b. Time to Administer: Approximately 20-25 minutes to complete (Western Psychology Service, 2016).
c. Is it a self-administered questionnaire? No
d. Can it be adapted for use in interview studies? Yes, potentially.
e. Is it administered individually and/or in a group? It can be administered individually or to couples, but not to a group (Western Psychology Service, 2016).
f. Type of Administered? It can be administered face-to-face and hand scored or it can be administered, scored, and interpreted via a computer setting by utilizing MSI-R AutoScore Answer Form software (Western Psychology Service, 2016).
g. Can it be completed on-line via the internet? No
h. Qualification Level: C, must be administered by an individual holding a BA in a related field (this option requires specific training and certification to administer) or by an individual holding a Master’s degree in psychology, school counseling, occupational therapy, speech–language pathology, social work, education, special education, or a related field (Western Psychology Service,