Abstract
The purposes of this research were to develop an inventory for coping strategies of dating conflict that is suitable for Taiwan adolescent population. Semi-structured interview was conducted to identify causes and coping strategies of adolescent dating conflict. Subjects were 22 youngsters, aging from 13 to 23. They were sampled from northern, middle, and southern Taiwan. Results showed that the coping strategies of dating conflict included rational and irrational strategies. Irrational strategies consisted of verbal aggression, mental hurt, and physical (sexual) violence. Test items were then written and administered to two groups: One consisted of 45 adolescents who had serious dating conflicts and were recommended by school guidance directors, and the other consisted of 360 ordinary students. Differential item functioning between genders was assessed. The final version consisted of 10 items for the Rational Coping Strategy of Dating Conflict, and 62 items for the Irrational Coping Strategy of Dating Conflict. Test reliabilities of the four scales ranged from .80 to .89. Four-week test-retest reliabilities ranged from .82 to .89. Concurrent validities of these four scales ranged from .87 to .97. The short version of the scales consisted of 10 rational strategy items and 15 irrational strategy items, with test reliabilities ranging from .77 to .79. They were very highly correlated with the long version (ranging from .94 to 1.00).
| Keywords: | coping strategy of dating conflict; item response theory; Rasch model; differential item functioning |
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