Names: Susan and John
DOB: Susan: 1982, John: 1980
Dates Tests Administered: 0 8 / 1 2/2018
Tests Administered: Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised (MSI-R)
Examiner: Christopher J. Lannister, PhD
Date of Report: 0 8 /1 2 /18
Background
Susan, 36, and John, 38 have been married for 2 years. The couple identifies as Caucasian . The couple met 5 years ago in college where they dated for 3 years before getting married after graduation. John studied finance in college and now works as a financ e executive at a local bank, while Susan who studied business management works as a business manager at a local food and beverage company . The y are still childless, although they admitted to plans of having a child very soon. The couple admitted that they have recently experienced an increased in conflict since James started to have too much work-related travels. The couple also reported frequent disagreements about managing finances and little time spent together. In addition, the couple also reported a decrease in sexual activity.
Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised (MSI-R)
Inconsistency Scale (INC)
Both Susan and John had a t -score of 59 on the INC scale. Such score suggests that the couple responded to the questions with mixed sentiments within specific relationship domains. The answers they provided were neither all positive nor all negative.
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Conventionalization Scale (CNV)
Susan received a t -score of 39 and John received a t-score of 49 on the CNV scale. Susan’s score suggests that her appraisals of their relationship are distorted in a negative direction, reflecting possible failure to attend to positive features of the relationship and heightened reactivity to negative qualities or events. John ’s score suggest s that the respondent acknowledges some general relationship distress but is reluctant to discuss or unable to recognize more specific sources or causes of dissatisfaction.
Global Distress Scale (GDS)
Susan received a t -score of 64 on the GDS index. This score suggests that the respondent has extensive relationship dissatisfaction. Conflicts are likely to be of long duration and to have generalized across diverse areas of interaction within the couple. Anger at the partner is common, as are views that their partner is uncaring and overly critical. Such score also indicates that the respondent is very disappointed in the relationship, and may be considering ending the relationship. John received t -score of 56 on the GDS index suggesting significant levels of relationship conflict that may indicate frequent arguments, difficulties in resolving differences, and an extended history of relationship conflict.
Affective Communication Scale (AFC)
Susan received a t -score of 54 on the AFC scale which indicates she is experiencing moderate distress regarding the amount of affection expressed by her partner. She may feel emotionally distant from her partner and may feel unappreciated or misunderstood. John received a t -score of 61 on the AFC scale suggesting he experiences more extensive dissatisfaction with the amount of love and affection expressed in the relationship. He views his partner as emotionally distant and uncaring, reluctant to share the intimate feeling, and unsupportive. He is likely to feel unappreciated and misunderstood.
Problem-Solving Communication Scale (PSC)
Susan received a t -score of 55 on the PSC scale while John received a t -score of 52. Such scores indicate a history of relationship difficulties and frequent arguments. When disagreements occur, they are likely to be dealt with poorly and often lea d to major conflicts. Either partner may view the other to be too sensitive or critical, and feel certain discussions are off limits.
Aggression Scale (AGG)
Susan received a t -score of 48 on the AGG scale while John received a t -score of 40. Such scores indicate the absence of physical aggression or intimidation by their partner beyond occasional screaming or yelling.
Time Together Scale (TTO)
Susan received a t -score of 50 on the TTO scale indicating a lack of sufficient time for shared leisure activity rather than a lack of common interests. This may be due to employment or child responsibility. John received a t -score of 43 on the TTO scale indicating that he describes his partner as being a good friend and fun to be with, and generally report feeling satisfied with the time they share together in leisure activities.
Disagreement about Finances Scale (FIN)
Susan received a t -score of 64 on the FIN scale while John received a t -score of 52. Susan’s score indicates that the finances are likely to represent a major source of relationship conflict and that arguments in this domain are intense. John’s score suggests that disagreements about finances are a significant relationship concern and arguments about money are likely to be frequent. The score also suggests that differences between the couple regarding financial priorities are common.
Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SEX)
Susan received a t -score of 64 on the SEX scale while John received a t -score of 48. Susan’s score indicates extensive dissatisfaction with the sexual relationship and the frequency of sex. Likely view her partner as uninterested or not caring about their sexual relationship and may also view her partner as not being sexually satisfying. John’s score indicates a generally positive attitude toward the overall quality of their sexual relationship.
Role Oriented Scale (ROR)
Susan received a t -score of 51 on the ROR scale while John received a t -score of 56. Such scores reflect a greater flexibility in sharing traditional roles. Susan is more likely to believe in greater opportunities for women outside the home. In addition, John is more likely to share with his partner but he may assert the final authority in important decisions.
Family History of Distress Scale (FAM)
Susan received a t -score of 49 on the FAM scale while John received a t -score of 33. Susan’s score indicates significant tensions in her family of origin and often describes conflicted relationships with caregivers or siblings. John’s score indicates a history of satisfying relationships with his family of origin. He is likely to describe a happy childhood and positive feelings towards caregivers and siblings.
Dissatisfaction with Children Scale (DSC)
Both Susan and John received a t -score of 35 on the DSC scale indicating a generally satisfying relationship with their children and describe themselves as good parents who are likely to be viewed the same way by their parents.
Conflict over Child Rearing Scale (CCR)
Susan received a t -score of 40 on the CCR scale while John received a t -score of 41. Such scores indicate positive interactions with their partners regarding their children and both partners are likely to participate in child-rearing activities.
Summary
Generally, it seems that Susan and John are currently struggling with general relationship distress, ineffectiveness in resolving differences, dissatisfaction with the amount of affection, sexual dissatisfaction, lack of time spent together, and disagreements about their finances. The couple is particularly strong in flexibility in sharing traditional roles, satisfying relationships with their children and positive interactions with each other regarding their children as well as participation in child-rearing activities. Susan generally views her partner as unfair and unreceptive, unlike John. Despite John reflecting a level of idealistic or sentimentality, he describes his partner as being a good friend and fun to be with, and generally feeling satisfied with the time they share together in leisure activities. The couple also indicated the absence of physical aggression or intimidation by their partner beyond occasional screaming or yelling.
Grading Rubric
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