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Journal of Clinical and
Basic Psychosomatics Interpersonal relationship rating scale

Appendices

Table A1. Initial Interpersonal Relationship Rating Scale (30 items)
Items 1 2 3 4 5
1. I am willing to take the initiative to make new friends.
2. I am more confident when interacting with others.
3. I don’t feel rushed or nervous in social situations.
4. I am willing to let my new peers know the truest side of me.
5. I believe that socializing with the opposite sex is an indispensable part of interpersonal relationships.
6. I can understand the different views of others when I disagree with them.
7. I don’t worry about people having a bad opinion of my performance.
8. When I am in trouble, I feel sure that someone will be willing to help me.
9. I can get along with new peers easily and naturally.
*10. My interest in interacting with the opposite sex has waned.
11. Sometimes, I think about things from other people’s points of view so that I can better understand their feelings.
12. Faced with the rejection of others, I usually look at and analyze the reasons objectively.
13. I am not always on guard against being taken advantage of in my dealings with others.
*14. I often struggle with how to communicate with others, and I often feel that I can’t get a word in edgewise at gatherings.
15. I am on an equal footing with the opposite sex when interacting with them.
16. I am able to listen sincerely when others talk about topics that do not interest me.
17. I don’t get jealous or fall into self-denial when I find out that someone else has something better than me.
18. I believe that others are usually trustworthy in keeping their promises and do not break them without good reason.
19. I don’t feel shy and uncomfortable around the opposite sex.
*20. I often blame the unpleasantness I experience in my interactions with others for what they are not.
21. I don’t avoid gatherings of many people, nor do I feel anxious and apprehensive.
22. I can confide very personal things to close friends and trust them not to make jokes about it.
*23. I always pander to the views of others and agree with them.
24. When someone needs help, I can offer advice and support in a way that he is comfortable with.
25. I am good at using language to communicate with others.
26, I know how to advance a conversation with the opposite sex.
27. When others tell me their troubles, I can understand their feelings and give them encouragement.
28. I can see my own uniqueness while appreciating the strengths of others
*29. I think that no matter how much goodwill is expressed by others, most people are still concerned with their own interests and well-being.
30. I know the boundaries of being with the opposite sex and know when to stop.
Note: *is a reverse scoring item.

Volume 3 Issue 2 (2025) 57 doi: 10.36922/jcbp.3625