The Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI-32; Funk & Rogge, 2007), is a widely used questionnaire that assesses overall satisfaction in a romantic relationship. It asks about areas such as happiness, closeness, and how well the relationship is meeting each person’s needs. The CSI-32 is used by researchers and therapists to understand relationship quality and to track changes over time.
The measure is considered highly reliable, meaning it provides consistent and accurate results across different people and situations. Scores are combined into a single total, with higher scores indicating greater relationship satisfaction. Research suggests that scores around 104.5 or below may indicate relationship distress, while higher scores reflect increasing levels of satisfaction.
CSI-32 scores can range from 0 to 161. Higher scores indicate higher levels of relationship satisfaction. CSI-32 scores falling below 104.5 suggest notable relationship dissatisfaction.
Your results are best understood as a snapshot of how your relationship is feeling right now, and can be used to guide reflection or conversations, rather than as a diagnosis or fixed label.
The CSI-32 is one of the few relationship measures with a well-validated distress cutoff.
Ref: Funk, J.L., & Rogge, R.D. (2007). Testing the Ruler with Item Response Theory: Increasing Precision of Measurement for Relationship Satisfaction with the Couples Satisfaction Index. Journal of Family Psychology, 21, 572-583.
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