Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Reduced Triangular Love Scale (ETAS-R) for Brazilian homosexuals

Authors

  • Matheus Svóboda Caruzo State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
  • Emmy Uehara Pires Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro - UFRRJ, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
  • Alexsandro Luiz de Andrade Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES, Espírito Santo - ES, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_66_4

Keywords:

Homoaffective relationships, Homosexuality, Psychometrics, Triangular Theory of Love

Abstract

Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love understands and characterizes love relationships based on three components: decision/commitment, intimacy and passion. This article aims to present psychometric properties of the Reduced Triangular Love Scale (ETAS-R) for a sample of 1.380 Brazilian homosexuals (966 men). Different models were tested from exploratory and confirmatory analyzes and the original three-factor theoretical model showed the best fit indices, although the factor retention and the one-dimensionality indices of the measure indicated a general second-order factor. The evidence presented adds to the ongoing discussion about the factorial and theoretical structure of the measure and inserts homoaffective relationships in the field of love research in scientific psychology in a more robust way. In general, the results showed similarities with data analyzed in other studies with samples of heterosexuals, allowing the generalization of Sternberg's theoretical construct on love for homosexuals. 

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Published

2023-10-09

How to Cite

Svóboda Caruzo, M., Uehara Pires, E., & Luiz de Andrade, A. (2023). Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Reduced Triangular Love Scale (ETAS-R) for Brazilian homosexuals. Psychologica, 66, e066004. https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_66_4

Issue

Vol. 66 (2023)

Section

Articles

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