Form: Relational-Interdependent Self-Construal Scale, RISC

1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Disagree Somewhat
4 – Neutral
5 – Agree Somewhat
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly Agree
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1
My close relationships are an important reflection of who I am.
2
When I feel very close to someone, it often feels to me like that person is an important part of who I am.
3
Overall, my close relationships have very little to do with how I feel about myself.
4
I think one of the most important parts of who I am can be captured by looking at my close friends and understanding who they are.
5
When I think of myself, I often think of my close friends or family also.
6
When I establish a close friendship with someone, I usually develop a strong sense of identification with that person.
7
If a person hurts someone close to me, I feel hurt as well.
8
My close relationships are unimportant to my sense of what kind of person I am.
9
My sense of pride comes from knowing who I have as close friends.
10
In general, my close relationships are an important part of my self-image.
11
I usually feel a strong sense of pride when someone close to me has an important accomplishment.

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