Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS)
Spanier Relationship Adjustment Assessment (32-item)
32-item Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) by Spanier (1976). Measures relationship quality across consensus, satisfaction, cohesion, and affectional expression.
How are you two doing?
The DAS looks at relationship quality through four specific dimensions — not "do you love each other" but: do you agree on daily stuff? How often do you argue? Do you still do things together? How do you feel about the emotional and sexual side?
32 items across 4 subscales:
- Consensus (13 items) — agreement on money, recreation, religion, friends, chores, big decisions
- Satisfaction (10 items) — how often you fight, whether you've thought about splitting, overall happiness with the relationship
- Cohesion (5 items) — do you still talk, share activities, have common interests
- Affectional Expression (4 items) — how satisfied you are with sex and showing affection
Spanier published the DAS in 1976, and it's been used since. Busby et al. released a shorter 14-item version (RDAS) in 2001, but this page uses the original 32-item version.
For the most useful read, both partners should fill it out separately — the gaps between your answers across dimensions often tell a clearer story than the total.
> ⚠️ This is for informational purposes only, not a clinical diagnosis. If you're worried about your relationship, a therapist or counselor can help.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 32 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.