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Romantic Relationship Motivation Types Questionnaire (CMQ) Test

Understand what truly motivates each partner and how it shapes the relationship in just 4 minutes. This 21 item tool supports counseling and research by revealing strengths and pressure points to guide healthier change.
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
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4/7
Integrated Regulation (IR)
Measures how strongly relationship behaviors are guided by motives that have been fully internalized and aligned with personal values.
Low integration
Moderate integration
High integration
1 – 3.1: Low integration | 3.2 – 4.5: Moderate integration | 4.6 – 7: High integration
A score of 4 indicates moderate integrated regulation, suggesting your relationship actions are somewhat aligned with your core values but may still be influenced by external reasons at times.
example score
4/7
Identified (I)
Measures the extent to which relationship actions are guided by personally endorsed values and meaning rather than external pressure.
Low identified
Moderate identified
High identified
1 – 2.3: Low identified | 2.4 – 4.3: Moderate identified | 4.4 – 7: High identified
A score of 4 indicates moderate identified regulation, suggesting your relationship efforts are somewhat value-driven, though not consistently grounded in personally endorsed meaning.
example score
4/7
Introjected Regulation (IR)
Measures the extent to which relationship behaviors are driven by internalized obligations, guilt, or the need to maintain self-worth rather than freely chosen motives.
Low introjection
Moderate introjection
High introjection
1 – 1.8: Low introjection | 1.9 – 3.9: Moderate introjection | 4 – 7: High introjection
A score of 4 suggests higher introjected regulation, meaning actions in the relationship are more often influenced by “shoulds,” guilt, or self-respect concerns.
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5/7
External Regulation (ER)
Measures how much relationship behavior is driven by external demands, rewards, or fear of negative consequences rather than personal choice.
Low external control
Moderate external control
High external control
1 – 1.6: Low external control | 1.7 – 3.4: Moderate external control | 3.5 – 7: High external control
A score of 5 indicates a high level of external regulation, suggesting relationship actions are often influenced by outside expectations, rewards, or pressure.
example score
4/7
Amotivation (A)
Amotivation reflects how much a person lacks clear, self-directed reasons for their behavior in the relationship.
Low
Elevated
1 – 2.71: Low | 2.72 – 7: Elevated
A score of 4 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting you may sometimes act in the relationship without feeling clear internal reasons or direction for your actions.
example score
3/7
Intrinsic Motivation (IM)
Intrinsic Motivation measures the extent to which a person engages in the relationship for inherent enjoyment, interest, and personal satisfaction.
Low
Moderate
High
1 – 2.8: Low | 2.9 – 4.4: Moderate | 4.5 – 7: High
A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting intrinsic enjoyment is present but not a primary driver of relationship involvement.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Couples in a rough patch
41%OF USERS
Partners who feel stuck or disconnected take it to understand what each person is really motivated by and what is driving tension.
Therapists and counselors
34%OF USERS
Professionals use it as a quick check-in to clarify whether a partner’s efforts come from genuine desire, growth, obligation, or external pressure.
Self-growth partners
25%OF USERS
Couples who want to strengthen a generally good relationship take it to spot what fuels commitment and what could become a hidden risk over time.
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Integrated (I)
Average
4.7
Normal range
3.8 — 5.6
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Identified (I)
Average
4.5
Normal range
3.7 — 5.3
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7
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Introjected (I)
Average
3.4
Normal range
2.5 — 4.3
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7
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External (E)
Average
4
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3.1 — 4.9
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7
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Amotivation (A)
Average
3.7
Normal range
2.6 — 4.8
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max.
7
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Intrinsic Motivation (IM)
Average
3.9
Normal range
3.1 — 4.8
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1
max.
7
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses reasons that guide behavior within a romantic relationship. It distinguishes motivation types ranging from personal interest and relationship growth to external pressure and obligation.
How is the questionnaire typically used?
It is used in research and in psychological counseling to describe motivational patterns that may affect relationship quality. Results can support case formulation and treatment planning.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is approximately 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 21 items.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be rated based on how well the stated reason matches the respondent’s typical motives in the relationship. Responses should reflect usual patterns rather than one-time events.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate the relative strength of different motivational sources and do not provide a diagnosis. Interpretation is most accurate when considered with other information from the assessment or counseling context.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Questionnaire on Types of Motivation in Romantic Relationships, CMQ Test

Romantic Relationship Motivation Types Questionnaire (CMQ) Test

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In clinical and research contexts, understanding what drives partners’ choices can clarify patterns of engagement and strain. The Romantic Relationship Motivation Types Questionnaire (CMQ) is a brief self-report measure designed to characterize reasons for behavior within a romantic relationship.

It consists of 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Respondents rate how well different reasons describe their relationship-related actions, supporting a structured discussion of motivational influences on relationship functioning.

Results from the Romantic Relationship Motivation Types Questionnaire (CMQ) may be used to inform case conceptualization, guide intervention planning, or support research examining links between motivational patterns and relationship outcomes. Interpretation should be integrated with clinical interview data and other relevant measures.

Author: edward-l-deci, richard-m-ryan
Literature: Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. The “what” and “why” of goal pursuits: human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry. 2000.; Blais, M. R., Sabourin, S., Boucher, C., & Vallerand, R. J. Toward a motivational model of couple happiness. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1990.
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