Gottman Ratio Calculator
Actual qualified positive/negative CONFLICTinteraction observation ratio; not causal success or divorce forecast. Zero negative observations require separate interpretation rather than fabricated finite ratio. Actual independently matched quantities/units required; not infer causal effect, clinical guidance or safe design.
Description
A positive-to-negative conflict interaction ratio describes independently coded observations.
A positive-to-negative conflict interaction ratio describes independently coded observations.1
A ratio alone does not predict relationship outcomes or establish a universal target.
When to use Gottman Ratio Calculator
Use this tool to calculate or review the supplied observations under the stated rules. Establish the planning or observation scope, units, item definitions and applicable caller reference, quotation or instrument key.
How to use Gottman Ratio Calculator and understand its results
- Establish the planning or observation scope, units, item definitions and applicable caller reference, quotation or instrument key.
- Enter actualIndependentlyCodedPositiveConflictInteractions, actualIndependentlyCodedNegativeConflictInteractions, using the field meanings and rules below, then run the tool.
- Read result.observedRatio. Use the units and sign conventions below.
- Correct any reported input issue and run again. Before using a successful result, check the stated units, signs, reference scope and observation coverage.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| actualIndependentlyCodedPositiveConflictInteractions | Actual independently coded positive conflict interactions | number | Required |
| actualIndependentlyCodedNegativeConflictInteractions | Actual independently coded negative conflict interactions | number | Required |
Supply a nonnegative actualIndependentlyCodedPositiveConflictInteractions and strictly positive actualIndependentlyCodedNegativeConflictInteractions. Divide the first by the second for a dimensionless ratio. The general ratio calculation does not clamp the result or require the numerator to be no greater than the denominator; a larger numerator can return above one. Establish matching observation scope and units independently.
observedRatio=1×actualIndependentlyCodedPositiveConflictInteractions/actualIndependentlyCodedNegativeConflictInteractions Use the matching field units and the exact boundary, ordering and reference rules above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| result | Structured result; its nested fields below contain the actual calculation or selected reference | object |
| result.observedRatio | Observed Ratio; dimensionless ratio, without percent scaling | number |
{
"input": {
"actualIndependentlyCodedPositiveConflictInteractions": 2,
"actualIndependentlyCodedNegativeConflictInteractions": 4
},
"output": {
"result": {
"observedRatio": 0.5
}
}
}Limitations and assumptions
The result describes the supplied planning records, observations or item rubric. It does not retrieve current quotations, validate a relationship instrument, infer personal feelings or predict relationship outcomes.
Missing required fields, unknown fields, wrong types and violated rules return input issues. Numeric values and outputs must be finite. Extremely large composite outputs are rejected.
Alternative or Complementary methods
For a related step, use Negativity Threshold Calculator: A negativity review interval belongs to an independently adopted measure and rubric. For a complementary comparison, use Positivity Ratio L losada Calculator: The claimed universal Losada critical positivity ratio lacks the asserted nonlinear-dynamics foundation.
References
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