Validation of the Interpersonal Relationship Rating Scale

Abstract

Hipple's Interpersonal Rating Scale (1972) was administered to graduate students in a counselor education program. The results were factor analyzed and six scales were extracted. The IRRS was then administered to two classes of students in group counseling who had been meeting together for fourteen weeks, both in class and in group experiences. The second group of students rated themselves and other group members on the IRRS. Discrepancy scores were set at ±1. Both groups had significantly more discrepancy scores than would be expected by chance alone.