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Investigating corroboration on the Stress-Related Growth Scale-Revised among romantic partners☆☆

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The construct validity of self-reports of perceived posttraumatic growth (PTG) has been questioned in recent years. One response has been to modify standard assessments to improve their validity. The Stress-Related Growth Scale–Revised (SRGS-R) employs a bidirectional response scale to reduce wording biases and demand characteristics inherent in conventional PTG measures. This study examined its construct validity using agreement between self and informant ratings in 184 romantic couples. Results showed moderate trait-level agreement, consistent with preregistered expectations. Convergence modestly exceeded prior studies of PTG, though the difference should be interpreted with caution. These findings provide additional validity evidence for the SRGS-R and suggest that bidirectional assessments represent one approach for refining measurement tools of perceived growth.

Source: Journal of Research in Personality

DOI: 10.1016/j.jrp.2025.104692

Authors: Jamieson Nathan, Adriel Boals, Eranda Jayawickreme

Institutions: Wake Forest University, University of North Texas

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,330

Funder: John Templeton Foundation