Contextual therapy posits that a truly comprehensive grasp of human existence is composed of individual and relational
realities. The Relational Ethics Scale (RES) is the only validated instrument to measure relational ethics, one of the relational
realities’ four dimensions, which was theorized by Boszormenyi-Nagy. The RES measures people’s perception about
constructs of loyalty, entitlement, trust and justice in their family of origin and in their current and significant relationships.
Relational ethics has been shown to have implications for mature development, psychological health and family functioning.
The aim of this research was to adapt the RES for use with Spaniards residing in Spain (N = 1181). Psychometric properties
were analyzed, and construct validity was assessed using the Spanish-Differentiation Self Inventory. Results obtained
indicate the Spanish Relational Ethics Scale (S-RES) is a valid and reliable tool for relational ethics assessment in Spanish
populations. Couple and family counselors in Spain may consider the clinical assessment of relational ethics using the S-RES
in order to explore issues of fairness, trust, roles, and re-balance when working to support complex family systems. Future
research directions using the newly validated S-RES are discussed.
Crabtree, S.A., Schweer-Collins, M.L., Botella-Garcia del Cid, L., Rodríguez-González, M., Hargrave, T.D.
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Rived-Ocaña, M., Schweer-Collins, M.L., Rodríguez-González, M., Crabtree, S.A., Botella-Garcia del Cid, L., & Hargrave, T.D. (2020). Spanish Adaptation of the Relational Ethics Scale. Contemporary Family Therapy.
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