Validation of the German Relationship-Obsessive Compulsive Inventory: Testing the Factorial Structure, Measurement Invariance, and External Validity.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Relationship obsessive compulsive disorder (ROCD) describes intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors (e.g., reassurance seeking, monitoring feelings) regarding one's romantic relationship. The Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (ROCI) is the standard instrument to assess ROCD expressions. In our study, we tested the reliability and validity of the German ROCI.

Methods

We analyzed data from two independent nonclinical samples comprising 409 and 248 partnered individuals to expand the knowledge of the psychometric properties, factorial structure, and external validity of the German-language ROCI.

Results

Factor analyses supported the 3-factor model, but we did not find evidence for models assuming a total score (unidimensional, bifactor-, and seco

SUBMITTER: Brauer K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12501827 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature