Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI)
Reflect on how you typically handle conflicts with your partner.
Based on the validated scale by Kurdek (1994). For self-reflection, not diagnosis.
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About the CRSI
The Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI), developed by Kurdek (1994), is a 16-item measure of how individuals handle conflicts in close relationships. It is widely used in marital and relationship research.
The Four Styles
CRSI divides conflict behavior into four 4-item styles: Positive Problem Solving (constructive), Conflict Engagement (confrontational), Withdrawal (avoidant), and Compliance (over-accommodating). Each subscale ranges 4–20.
Interpreting Your Results
Higher Positive Problem Solving scores indicate a constructive conflict style and predict relationship satisfaction. High scores on the other three styles may signal areas for growth.
Most people use a combination of styles depending on the situation. Reflect on which styles you use most often and whether they serve your relationship well.
References
- Kurdek, L. A. (1994). Conflict resolution styles in gay, lesbian, heterosexual noncohabiting, heterosexual, and heterosexual cohabiting couples. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 56(2), 409-419. 10.2307/353106
- Kurdek, L. A. (1995). Predicting changes in marital satisfaction from husbands' and wives' conflict resolution styles. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 57, 153–164.
- CRSI – Arab Psychology DB: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/conflict-resolution-styles-inventory-crsi/
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