Investigating Reliability, Validity and Factor Structure of the Revised Conflict Tactics Scale

This study investigates the reliabi-lity, validity and factor structure of the conflict tactic scale. A Sample of 395 (206 female, 189 male) were chosen from different region of Tehran by multistage cluster sampling. The CTS2 was used as instrument. Result showed CTS2 had acceptable conver-gent and divergent validity in com-paring with its subscales. Exploratory factor analysis revealed three factor solutions were labeled physical assault, psychologicalaggr-ession, and negotiation was the best solution for the Iranian sample. CTS2 and its subscales had good internal consistency (Chronbach’s α=.66 to. 86). This study showed CTS2 has appropriate validity and reliability for Iranian sample and is an efficient tool for research and couple counseling.