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Dan, Communication Patterns

The Communication Patterns Questionnaire (CPQ) is designed to evaluate how partners handle problems in their relationship through a series of 11 items rated on a scale from 1 (very unlikely) to 9 (very likely). It assesses both constructive communication and demand/withdraw patterns, allowing for qualitative analysis or calculation of subscales. Key metrics include constructive communication, total demand-withdraw communication, and specific demand/withdraw dynamics between partners.

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Dan, Communication Patterns

The Communication Patterns Questionnaire (CPQ) is designed to evaluate how partners handle problems in their relationship through a series of 11 items rated on a scale from 1 (very unlikely) to 9 (very likely). It assesses both constructive communication and demand/withdraw patterns, allowing for qualitative analysis or calculation of subscales. Key metrics include constructive communication, total demand-withdraw communication, and specific demand/withdraw dynamics between partners.

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communication patterns questionnaire:

short form
Directions: We are interested in how you and your partner typically deal with
problems in your relationship. Please rate each item on a scale of 1 (= very
unlikely) to 9 (= very likely).

A. WHEN THIS ISSUE OR PROBLEM ARISES, Very Very


Unlikely Likely

1. Mutual Avoidance. Both members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9


avoid discussing the problem.

2. Mutual Discussion. Both members try to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7


8 9
discuss the problem.

3. Discussion/Avoidance.
I try to start a discussion while 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Partner tries to avoid a discussion.

Partner tries to start a discussion while 1 2 3 4 5 6 7


8 9
I try to avoid a discussion.

B. DURING A DISCUSSION OF THIS ISSUE OR PROBLEM,

4. Mutual Expression. Both members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7


8 9
express their feelings to each other.

5. Mutual Blame. Both members blame, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7


8 9
accuse, and criticize each other.

6. Mutual Negotiation. Both members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7


8 9
suggest possible solutions and compromises.

7. Demand/Withdraw.
I pressure, nag, or demand while 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9
Partner withdraws, becomes silent, or
refuses to discuss the matter further.
2

Partner pressures, nags, or demands while 1 2 3 4 5 6 7


8 9
I withdraw, become silent, or
refuse to discuss the matter further.

8. Criticize/Defend.
I criticize while Partner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9
defends his/herself.

Partner criticizes while I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7


8 9
defend myself.

Communication Patterns Questionnaire (CPQ, Christensen &


Heavey, 1990, 1993)

This scale assesses both constructive communication and demand/withdraw


communication patterns. There are 11 items which are rated on a scale of 1-9 where
1 is very unlikely and 9 is very likely.

The CPQ may used qualitatively, or subscales may be calculated as follows:

1. Constructive Communication = (A2 + B4 + B6)

2. Total amount of demand-withdraw communication = A3a + A3b + B7a + B7b +


B8a + B8b

3. I demand/Partner withdraws communication = A3a + B7a + B8a

4. Partner demands/I withdraw communication = A3b + B7b + B8b

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