Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS)
Busby Relationship Adjustment Assessment
14-item Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS) by Busby, Crane, Larson & Christensen (1995), looking at relationship adjustment across consensus, satisfaction, and cohesion.
How do you handle relationship difficulties?
The Relationship Distress and Anxiety Scale (RDAS) measures the level of distress and anxiety you experience in romantic relationships. It captures both general relationship anxiety and specific concerns about your current or recent relationship.
What relationship distress looks like
- Constant worry about the relationship
- Fear of abandonment or rejection
- Difficulty trusting your partner
- Feeling insecure even when things are going well
- Overthinking interactions and conversations
About this assessment
This test measures your level of distress and anxiety in romantic relationships. It's based on research in relationship psychology showing that relationship anxiety affects satisfaction, communication, and stability.
Research shows that relationship distress is associated with:
- Lower relationship satisfaction
- Poor communication
- Higher conflict
- Greater likelihood of breakup
Result Interpretation
After completing the 14 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.