Compiled by Cassie Jewell, M.Ed., LPC, LSATP
A list of free online interactive and PDF assessment tools for providers working with couples. (See Free Online Screening & Assessment Tools for additional screening tools.)
Relationship Satisfaction & Expectations
Link to a PDF version of this scale to measure companionate love; scoring instructions not included
The Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI)
A 4-page PDF assessment to measure relationship satisfaction; scoring instructions included
Feeling Connected in Your Relationship?
An 18-question interactive quiz from PsychCentral
The Gottman Relationship Checkup
Sign up for a free account to access the online interactive assessment
A 15-question interactive quiz from PsychCentral
How Strong Is Your Relationship? Quiz
A 10-question interactive quiz from PsychCentral
The Marital Disillusionment Scale
Link to a PDF version of this assessment tool
A PDF scale to evaluate marital satisfaction; click on link listed in the “Interactive Section for Couples”
A PDF tool with scoring instructions
Perceived Relationship Quality Components Inventory (PRQC)
Link to a Word version of this scale to assess six components of relationship quality
A 6-question interactive test from PsychCentral to assess compassion in a relationship
Link to a Word version of this scale with scoring instructions
The Relationship Expectations Questionnaire
A PDF tool; click on link listed in the “Interactive Section for Couples”
Sternberg Triangular Love Test
A 45-question interactive test from PsychCentral to assess intimacy, passion, and commitment
A 10-question interactive quiz from PsychCentral
Attachment Styles
The Attachment Style Assessment
Interactive tool for assessing how you attach to romantic partners; you must submit your email to see your results
Attachment Styles and Close Relationships
Interactive surveys to determine attachment style
Diane Poole Heller’s Attachment Styles Test
Interactive assessment; you must submit your email to see your score
Measure of Attachment Qualities
Measures adult attachment styles (PDF)
A 41-item quiz from PsychCentral to help you determine your romantic attachment style in relationships
Vulnerable Attachment Style Questionnaire (VASQ)
Links to PDF version of questionnaire and scoring instructions
Communication
A PDF assessment for assessing primary love “languages”
Interpersonal Communication Skills Inventory
A PDF self-assessment designed to provide insight into communication strengths and areas for development. Includes scoring instructions.
Interpersonal Communication Skills Test – Abridged
Interactive test from PsychCentral
An online quiz for couples to determine primary love language(s). (You are required to enter your information to get quiz results.)
Online interactive tool for assessing differences in the use of body language when communicating; printable version here
Online interactive tool for assessing your communication style
Self-Perceived Communication Competence Scale
Printable scale with scoring instructions
Printable assessment with scoring instructions
Printable assessment with scoring instructions
Domestic Violence & Sex Addiction
Danger Assessment Screening Tool
Clinicians can download a PDF version of this assessment, which helps predict the level of danger in an abusive relationship; this screening tool was developed to predict violence and homicide.
Domestic Violence Assessment Tools
Five assessments from the Domestic Shelters site
Domestic Violence Screening Quiz
Interactive test from PsychCentral to determine if you’re involved in a dangerous abusive relationship
A brief screening measure from PsychCentral to help you determine if you are struggling with sexual addiction
Additional Relationship Assessment Tools
20 Question Self-Assessment for Healthy Boundaries
Download a PDF assessment created by Dr. Jane Bolton; scoring instructions not included
Brief Index of Sexual Functioning for Women (BISF-W)
Subscription required to access assessment tool
Link to a Word version of this scale
An online interactive test to measure how well you read other people
An online interactive test to measure empathy
Evaluations of Attractiveness Scale: Female Attractiveness | Male Attractiveness
Online interactive tests for assessing preferences
Ideal Partner and Ideal Relationship Scales
Link to Word scales to assess ideal partner attributes and ideal relationship qualities
Interactive Behavioral Couple Therapy Questionnaires
5 downloadable PDF assessments for couples
Link to a PDF version of this instrument; scoring instructions not included
Link to a Word version of this scale that measures different love styles; scoring instructions included
Marital Forgiveness Scale-Event | Marital Forgiveness Scale (Dispositional)
Links to PDF versions of scales with scoring instructions
Marital Offense-Specific Forgiveness Scale
Link to a PDF version of this scale; scoring instructions not included
Perceptions of Love and Sex Scale
Link to a Word version of this scale with scoring instructions
The Relational Assessment Questionnaire
Link to a PDF version of this questionnaire (with scoring instructions) to measure relational aspects of self
An online interactive tool
Link to a Word version of this scale (with scoring key)
Romantic Partner Conflict Scale (RPCS)
Link to a PDF version of this scale with scoring instructions; Word version also available
PDF scale with scoring instructions
The Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale
A 16-item scale (PDF) to measure codependency
Susceptibility to Infidelity Instrument
Link to a PDF version of this instrument and information on scoring
PDF tool for assessing trust within close interpersonal relationships
