The PAIR Test Fact Sheet
- The original PAIR Test is a 500 item true-false objective test, taken in a simple pencil-and-paper format; easily hand-scored in minutes; no cumbersome templates or tables.
- PAIR2 is a shortened, online version with 200 statements, scored automatically with results produced online and at no cost to counselors.
- PAIR and PAIR2 quickly and effectively target 20 relational traits described consistently in the literature as predictors of relational compatibility.
- Cost per administration is kept in a very manageable financial range for every couple; ease of scoring means that office time is at a minimum.
- Both versions provide helpful results to client and counselor: assessing premarital and marital compatibility, making selections for personnel or therapy purposes.
- Results display features of personality, behavior, attitudes, values and self-esteem.
- Profile depicts couples? scores together on one page, creating an atmosphere of interest, responsiveness and valuable therapeutic discussion.
- Compatibility and functionality comparisons are presented in a straightforward, easily interpreted format.
- Statistics: PAIR Test scales correlate with external validity criteria at the .01 level of significance or better; reliability is +.80 .
- Many current test administrators have used PAIR for more than 25 years.
- Relational Dynamics or traits measured:
- Social Status
- Intellectual Rigidity
- Family Cohesiveness
- Social Extraversion
- Political Conservatism
- Self-Acceptance
- Self-Rejection
- Aggressive Hostility
- Physical Affection
- Monetary Concern
- Change and Variety
- Dominant Leadership
- Nurturant Helpfulness
- Order and Routine
- Esthetic Pleasures
- Submissive Passivity
- Psychological Support
- Emotional Control
- Dependent Suggestibility
- Outdoor Interests
