Consumable Booklet

by

Dr. Kranti K. Srivastava

Chairman, Indian Institute of Psychology, New Delhi

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INSTRUCTIONS
The scale consists of 30 statements and provides five columns bearing the heading Totally Disagree

(TD), Disagree (D), Neutral (N), Agree (A), Totally Agree (TA) against each statement. Please read each

statement carefully and put a tick mark (√) in the each item as per your choice of any one of the five

alternatives. You are requested to give responses to all the statements.

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Response

Totally Disagree

Totally Agree
S.

Disagree

Neutral
Statements

Agree
No.

1. Marriage is for companionship. TD D N A TA

2. The main purpose of marriage is to a produce child. TD D N A TA

3. In laws mostly pressurize to plan a baby in order to reduce the problems

TD D N A TA
in between the couples.

4. Equality and freedom in a marriage is necessary for both the partners. TD D N A TA

5. Satisfied sex life is necessary for a happy marriage life. TD D N A TA

6. Couples shouldn’t be judgmental about each other. TD D N A TA

7. Being a parent is a big responsibility. TD D N A TA

8. In case of infertility the partner should take a stand for his or her mate. TD D N A TA

9. Mates should confide to each other. TD D N A TA

10. Financial problems can wreck the relationship. TD D N A TA

11. There should be no gender discrimination before or after the birth of a

TD D N A TA
child.

12. Dowry shouldn’t be acknowledged as well as encouraged. TD D N A TA

13. Small misunderstandings shouldn’t lead to divorce. TD D N A TA

14. For a successful relationship both the partners should accept each other. TD D N A TA

15. Both the partners should be affectionate towards each other. TD D N A TA

16. Respect should be given to both the partners regarding their decisions. TD D N A TA

17. Individual space to an extend should be acknowledged from both the

TD D N A TA
sides of the relationship.

18. Communication is a must in between couples TD D N A TA

19. Interactions and family meetings should be frequently done with their
TD D N A TA
respective in laws and other family members.

20. There should be a proper way of dealing with the in laws. TD D N A TA

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Response

Totally Disagree

Totally Agree
Sr.

Disagree

Neutral
Statements

Agree
No.

21. Taunting and insulting respective mate in front of the in laws and family
TD D N A TA
members shouldn’t be appreciated.

22. Acceptance from both the families should be equal and vice versa. TD D N A TA

23. Physical appearance shouldn’t be prioritized in marital relationship. TD D N A TA

24. Marital differences mostly occur after having kids. TD D N A TA

25. Trust and understanding is the utmost backbone of a marital relationship. TD D N A TA

26. Suggestions and involvement of the female towards the new family should
TD D N A TA
be welcomed.

27. Expectations on marital satisfaction of both the partners should be

TD D N A TA
equally encouraged.

28. Frequent quarrel or fight is an unhealthy component in a marital

TD D N A TA
relationship.

29. Lack of marital satisfaction takes place after a certain age limit. TD D N A TA

30. Acculturation should be respected with intercultural marriage. TD D N A TA

Total Score