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Investigating the Validity and Reliability of the Caregiving Questionnaire with Individuals in Same-Sex Couple Relationships

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 May 2013

Anne-Rose Bouaziz ,
Marie-France Lafontaine ,
Nicolas Gabbay  and
Angela Caron
Anne-Rose Bouaziz*
Affiliation:
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Marie-France Lafontaine
Affiliation:
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nicolas Gabbay
Affiliation:
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Angela Caron
Affiliation:
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
*
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Anne-Rose Bouaziz, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, 136 Jean-Jacques Lussier, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5. Email: aboua102@uottawa.ca or mlafonta@uottawa.ca
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Abstract

This study examined the factor structure, reliability, and convergent and divergent validity of the Caregiving Questionnaire (CQ; Kunce & Shaver, 1994) with a sample of individuals who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, and bisexual and are currently involved in same-sex couple relationships (N = 143; 114 females). An exploratory factor analysis extracted the CQ's four dimensions, supporting its construct validity. Additionally, the questionnaire demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. Correlations were found among participants’ self-reported romantic attachment patterns, as evaluated by the Experiences in Close Relationships (ECR; Brennan, Clark, & Shaver, 1998), and caregiving patterns, as measured by the CQ. No significant associations were found between the four factors and participants’ age, relationship duration, or gross annual revenue. Results support the use of the CQ with individuals involved in same-sex relationships.

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caregivingsame-sex relationshipsfactor analysisreliabilityvalidityromantic attachment

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Journal of Relationships Research , Volume 4 , 25 October 2013 , e2
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013

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