ROMS: An Evaluation Tool for Romantic Myths

Abstract

In spite of the existence of references linking romantic myths with satisfaction/dissatisfaction and partner violence, there is a lack of empirical studies that analyze this link as well as tools to assess a broad taxonomy of myths. Thus, this paper proposes a list of 33 romantic myths assessed through a survey provided to a sample of 439 individuals. Additionally, the paper introduces a 33-item scale and a 31-item model composed of four factors (Possession, Abnegation, Romanticism, and Tradition). As a result, the paper concludes on an adequate structural validity and criterion, with optimal reliability values. Regression analyses suggest that Possession could be a significant predictor of violence, while Tradition could predict partner satisfaction. In sum, the paper introduces a broad list of myths (the most extensive that has been identified) and a scale of accurate psychometric features.