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Volume 5, Issue 5(Suppl)
J Child Adolesc Behav, an open access journal
ISSN: 2375-4494
Child Psychology 2017
September 28-29, 2017
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September 28-29, 2017 Berlin, Germany
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Adolescent Medicine &
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Mary Ellen McMonigle, J Child Adolesc Behav 2017, 5:5(Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2375-4494-C1-002
Providing useful information to young adults concerning relationships, development of the
Relationship Evaluation and Analysis Link Revised (REAL-R)
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nformation concerning relationship attitudes and perceptions on intimacy, passion, and commitment is useful to individuals
engaging in intimate relations or considering such an effort. Vaillant from the Harvard Study of Adult Development indicates
that close relationships when we are young make an enormous difference in the quality of our lives. Erikson (1968) indicated
that the periods of time between adolescence and adulthood involve stages concerning identity and love in his model of
psychosocial development. Therefore, it is this group of individuals who are actively pursuing romantic connections. Providing
feedback to young adults in this period of life may be advantageous for enhancing the quality of their relationships and the
quality of their lives beyond young adulthood. The purpose of this study is to establish the psychometric properties regarding
reliability of a newly revised instrument, the Relationship Evaluation and Analysis Link Revised (REAL-R), which can be
utilized to assess strengths and weaknesses and identify factors related to intimate relationships. It may be used to provide
valuable feedback to youth and young adults concerning key areas of relationship functioning. The REAL-R assists individuals
with identifying their position on scales for seven relationship factors. The purpose of this workshop is to examine the literature
concerning relationships and demonstrate and experience the REAL-R. Discussion will include providing youth with valuable
information about themselves concerning key areas on relationship functioning.
Biography
Mary Ellen McMonigle is a Licensed Psychologist andAssistant Professor of Psychology at La Salle University in USA. She completed her PhD in Educational Psychology
and Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Her professional training includes “Dialectical behavior therapy - research-based treatment for disorders of emotional
dysregulation”. She has 25 years of experience working with youth and young adults in clinical and college settings. Her teaching background involves mentoring under-
graduate and graduate students. She serves as part-time Faculty at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia.
McMonigle@lasalle.eduMary Ellen McMonigle
La Salle University, USA