IBM
Intimate Bond Measure (IBM)
The Intimate Bond Measure (IBM) is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess the perceived quality of the bond in an intimate relationship, focusing mainly on two dimensions: the care and the control exercised by the partner. It is often used to analyze interpersonal dynamics and to detect problematic relational patterns, particularly in the marital context.
- Number of questions
- 24 questions
- Estimated duration
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Intimate Bond Measure
- Target audience
- Adults, couples
- Authors
- John Read, Paula E. Dowling, Gordon Parker (1989)
- Category
- Couple issues
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated from 0 to 3 according to frequency, and the items are grouped into two subscales (Care and Control). High 'Care' scores reflect warmth and consideration, while a high 'Control' score indicates excessive control or possessiveness. Interpretation is based on comparing these two subscales.
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