Multidimensional Romantic Jealousy Scale
Short-form MJS
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Introduction
Short-form MJS measures romantic jealousy across cognitive, emotional and behavioral dimensions, based on Pfeiffer & Wong (1989) and validated by Elphinston et al. (2011).
References
- Elphinston, R. A., Feeney, J. A., & Noller, P. (2011). Measuring romantic jealousy. Australian Journal of Psychology.
- Pfeiffer, S. M., & Wong, P. T. P. (1989). Multidimensional jealousy. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the jealousy test (MJS)?
The Multidimensional Romantic Jealousy Scale (Pfeiffer & Wong, 1989), in this 17-item short form, measures how strongly you experience jealousy in three separate channels: thoughts, feelings and actions.
What are the three types of jealousy it measures?
Cognitive jealousy (suspicious thoughts and checking), emotional jealousy (hurt, anger and anxiety in response to a perceived threat) and behavioral jealousy (controlling or protective actions such as snooping or questioning).
How many questions does it have?
This short form has 17 items, each rated on a 7-point scale. It takes about three to five minutes.
Is feeling jealousy normal?
Yes. Jealousy is a common emotion in romantic relationships and varies in intensity between people. The scale describes your typical intensity — it does not label it as right or wrong.
Is a high jealousy score bad?
A high score means jealousy takes up significant space in your relationship experience. By itself it is not a disorder, but frequent intense jealousy is associated with relationship conflict, so it is worth addressing — especially the behavioral part.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. The MJS is a research and self-reflection instrument. Only a qualified professional can assess whether jealousy has reached a clinically significant level.
Can I retake the test?
Yes. Some people retake it after relationship changes or after working on trust, to see how their scores move.
What should I do with my result?
Look at which of the three channels scores highest — thoughts, feelings or actions — and consider discussing the result with your partner or a counselor if jealousy is causing distress.
