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The Assessment of Social Intimacy

Rickey S. Miller
&
Herbert M. Lefcourt
Pages 514-518 | Published online: 10 Jun 2010
 
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Abstract

Research exploring the psychological importance of closeness with others has been hampered by the absence of a reliable and valid measure of this variable. The development of the Miller Social Intimacy Scale (MSIS), a 17-item measure of the maximum level of intimacy currently experienced, is presented. Evidence for internal consistency and test–retest reliability as well as for convergent, discriminant and construct validity is discussed in the context of the need for further scientific exploration of this important phenomenon.

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