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Difference score correlations in relationship research: A conceptual primer

dc.contributor.authorGriffin, Daleen_US
dc.contributor.authorMurray, Sandraen_US
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez, Richarden_US
dc.date.accessioned2010-06-01T19:52:38Z
dc.date.available2010-06-01T19:52:38Z
dc.date.issued1999-12en_US
dc.identifier.citationGRIFFIN, DALE; MURRAY, SANDRA; GONZALEZ, RICHARD (1999). "Difference score correlations in relationship research: A conceptual primer." Personal Relationships 6(4): 505-518. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/73008>en_US
dc.identifier.issn1350-4126en_US
dc.identifier.issn1475-6811en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/73008
dc.description.abstractThe practice of computing correlations between “difference” or “discrepancy” scores and an outcome variable is common in many areas of social science. Relationship researchers most commonly use difference scores to index the (dis)similarity of members of two-person relationships. Using an intuitive, graphical approach—and avoiding formulas and pointing fingers—we illustrate problems with using difference score correlations in relationship research, suggest ways to ensure that difference score correlations are maximally informative, and briefly review alternatives to difference score correlations in studying similarity, accuracy, and related constructs.en_US
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dc.publisherBlackwell Publishing Ltden_US
dc.rights1999 ISSPRen_US
dc.titleDifference score correlations in relationship research: A conceptual primeren_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.subject.hlbsecondlevelSociologyen_US
dc.subject.hlbtoplevelHealth Sciencesen_US
dc.description.peerreviewedPeer Revieweden_US
dc.contributor.affiliationumUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arboren_US
dc.contributor.affiliationotherUniversity of Sussex, Brighton, UKen_US
dc.contributor.affiliationotherState University of New York, Buffaloen_US
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dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1475-6811.1999.tb00206.xen_US
dc.identifier.sourcePersonal Relationshipsen_US
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