Modes of Interpersonal Behaviour

The study sought to determine the higher-level factors measured by an inventory of interpersonal behaviour, and to compare the structure found with conceptualizations proposed by Carter, Leary, Schutz, Bass and others, to compare with prior findings.

Abstract

The study sought (1) to determine the higher‐level factors measured by an inventory of interpersonal behaviour, and (2) to compare the structure found with conceptualizations proposed by Carter, Leary, Schutz, Bass and others. The analysis revealed five equivalent modes or factors for two patient samples and four similar modes for a normal sample. The interpersonal modes were hypothesized to represent Control, Nurturance, Sociability v. Detachment, Dependence and Hostility. Of particular interest was the demonstrated separateness of Dependence from Control. The interpersonal modes are compared with prior findings.