Journal articles: 'Romantic relationships'

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Fitriana, Titi Sahidah. "INTERVENSI DENGAN PENDEKATAN EKLEKTIK YANG BERFOKUS PADA SOLUSI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS HUBUNGAN ROMANTIS PADA DEWASA MUDA DARI KELUARGA DENGAN ORANGTUA BERCERAI." Journal Psikogenesis 2, no. 1 (July 1, 2015): 14–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.24854/jps.v2i1.40.

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Abstract:This study aims to test the effectiveness of interventions with an eclectic approach that focuses on finding the problems solution in young adults who come from families with divorced parents. This study uses a single subject experimental design, which gives interventions for two participants in four meetings with the duration 90-120 minutes. Effectiveness of interventions evaluated qualitatively through interviews and observation during the session, and compares the attitudes of participants towards marriage and optimism for a romantic relationship (pre and post intervention). Results showed that intervention with an eclectic approach that focuses on finding solutions, effective in improving the quality of romantic relationships in adults who come from families with divorced parents. Participants had more positive attitudes toward marriage and more optimists with a romantic relationship in the future. They also can reduce negative thoughts, maintain beneficial behavior in romantic relationships and improve their quality of romantic relationships, particularly in terms of communication with their partner.Key words: interventions, eclectic approach, romantic relationships, divorced parents.Abstrak:Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat efektivitas intervensi dengan pendekatan eklektik yang berfokus pada pencarian solusi dari masalah pada dewasa muda dari keluarga dengan orangtua bercerai. Melalui desain penelitian single subject experimental, intervensi diberikan kepada dua orang partisipan dalam empat kali pertemuan dengan durasi 90-120 menit. Efektivitas intervensi dievaluasi secara kualitatif yaitu melalui pengamatan dan wawancara peneliti terhadap perkataan dan insight partisipan selama menjalani sesi intervensi. Efektivitas juga dievaluasi dengan melihat rating partisipan terhadap sikap kepada pernikahan dan optimisme terhadap hubungan romantis di awal dan akhir intervensi. Berdasarkan hasil intervensi yang telah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa intervensi dengan pendekatan eklektik yang berfokus pada pencarian solusi, efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas hubungan romantis pada subjek dewasa muda yang berasal dari keluarga dengan orangtua bercerai. Partisipan memiliki sikap yang lebih positif terhadap pernikahan dan optimisme yang lebih besar terhadap kesuksesan hubungan romantis di masa depan. Partisipan juga mendapatkan manfaat intervensi berupa mengurangi pikiran-pikiran negatif, mempertahankan perilaku yang bermanfaat dalam hubungan romantis dan meningkatkan kualitas hubungan romantis terutama dalam hal komunikasi dengan pasangan.Kata kunci: intervensi, pendekatan eklektik, hubungan romantis, orang tua bercerai

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Putri, Anindya Rahmawati, and Yudi Kurniawan. "Kecemasan Menjalin Relasi Romantis: Studi Kasus terhadap Perempuan Penyintas Toxic relationship." Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology 7, no. 1 (June 15, 2023): 90. http://dx.doi.org/10.26623/philanthropy.v7i1.6839.

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Abstract. This study aims to find out empirically anxiety in undergoing romantic relationships among women survivors of toxic relationships and what are the factors that influence anxiety in undergoing romantic relationships among women survivors of toxic relationships. The research method chosen was qualitative research with data collection techniques consisting of interviews and observation. Respondents in this study amounted to 3 respondents with the criteria of female students who are currently studying at both public and private universities, age range 20 to 22, are not currently in a romantic relationship, and have had a toxic relationship in a romantic relationship for at least one year. , and found the dynamics of anxiety in the subject. The results found in this study are toxic relationships in undergoing romantic relationships with forms of physical, psychological, sexual and financial or economic violence can cause a negative impact on the survivor's psychology in the form of anxiety caused by bad past experiences and anxiety about the relationship that will come. Keywords: Anxiety, Toxic relationship, Survivor, Romantic RelationshipAbstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara empiris kecemasan dalam menjalani relasi romantis pada perempuan penyintas toxic relationship dan apa saja faktor yang memengaruhi kecemasan dalam menjalani relasi romantis pada perempuan penyintas toxic relationship. Dengan metode penelitian yang dipilih adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data adalah wawancara dan observasi. Responden dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 3 responden dengan kriteria mahasiswi yang tengah menempuh pendidikan baik di universitas negeri maupun swasta, rentang usia 20 hingga 22, sedang tidak dalam status menjalin hubungan relasi romantis, dan pernah menjalani toxic relationship dalam relasi romantis pada kurun waktu minimal satu tahun, serta ditemukan dinamika kecemasan pada subjek. Hasil yang ditemukan pada penelitian ini adalah toxic relationship dalam menjalani relasi romantis dengan bentuk kekerasan fisik, psikis, seksual dan finansial atau ekonomi dapat menyebabkan dampak negatif pada psikis penyintas nya berupa kecemasan yang dikarenakan oleh pengalaman masa lalu yang buruk dan rasa cemas mengenai hubungan yang akan datang. Kata kunci: Kecemasan, Toxic relationship, Penyintas, Relasi Romantis

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Pite, R. "Romantic Relationships." English 36, no. 156 (September 1, 1987): 277–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/english/36.156.277.

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Jihaan Adilah Mochtar Arief K and Dr. Yunita Sari, M.Psi., Psikolog. "Dinamika Self Esteem pada Perempuan Fatherless dalam Menjalin Relasi Romantis." Bandung Conference Series: Psychology Science 4, no. 1 (February 1, 2024): 349–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.29313/bcsps.v4i1.10053.

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Abstract. The increase in fatherless cases in Indonesia is alarming. Fatherless also has an impact on a girl's life which will affect self-esteem while self-esteem and romantic relationships influence each other. This study aims to determine the dynamics of self-esteem in fatherless women in romantic relationships. Phenomenological method is used in this research. The data analysis technique uses descriptive phenomenology (PFD). Data collection was done by interview. All participants were female and experienced fatherless and aged 18-25 years old who were selected by purposive sampling technique. The results showed that both participants experienced increasingly negative self-perceptions after undergoing poor romantic relationships. In contrast to participants three who experienced positive self-assessment, due to factors in the quality of romantic relationships. The dynamics of self-esteem in fatherless women have a similar pattern, due to the similarity of backgrounds, namely not having a close relationship with the father. The dynamics of self-esteem are also influenced by the quality of romantic relationships, the role of maternal support and relationships with friends. Abstrak. Peningkatan kasus fatherless atau kehilangan figur ayah di Indonesia semakin mengkhawatirkan. Fatherless juga berdampak dalam kehidupan seorang anak perempuan yang akan berpengaruh pada self-esteem sedangkan Self-esteem dan hubungan romantis saling mempengaruhi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dinamika self-esteem pada perempuan fatherless dalam relasi romantis. Metode fenomenologi digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Teknik analisis data menggunakan fenomenologis deskriptif (PFD). Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan wawancara. Seluruh partisipan berjenis kelamin perempuan dan mengalami fatherless dan berusia 18-25 tahun yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada kedua partisipan mengalami persepsi diri yang semakin negatif setelah menjalani relasi romatis yang buruk. Berbeda dengan partisipa tiga yang mengalami penilaian diri yang positif, dikarenakan adanya faktor pada kualitas relasi romantis. Dinamika terjadinya self-esteem pada perempuan fatherless memiliki pola yang serupa, dikarenakan adanya kesamaan latar belakang yakni tidak memiliki relasi kedekatan dengan ayah. Dinamika terjadinya self-esteem juga di pengaruhi oleh adanya faktor kualitas relasi romantis, peran dukungan ibu dan relasi dengan teman-teman.

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MacDonald, Geoff, Tara C. Marshall, Judith Gere, Atsushi Shimotomai, and July Lies. "Valuing Romantic Relationships." Cross-Cultural Research 46, no. 4 (October 3, 2012): 366–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1069397112450854.

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Research has suggested that individuals lower in self-esteem restrain from fully valuing romantic relationships because of relatively low confidence in positive regard from their partners (i.e., positive reflected appraisals). MacDonald and Jessica (2006) provided evidence that in Indonesia, where family plays an important role in mate selection, low self-esteem also leads to doubts regarding family approval of the relationship that, in turn, places an additional constraint on fully valuing a romantic relationship. In the current research, Study 1 replicated these findings, showing that the positive relationship between self-esteem and value placed on a romantic relationship was mediated by both reflected appraisals and approval from a partner’s family in Indonesia but only reflected appraisals in Canada. In Study 2, the relationship between self-esteem and relationship value was mediated by reflected appraisals and approval from own, but not partner’s, family in Japan whereas only reflected appraisals played a mediating role in Australia. These data suggest that in cultures involving family in mate selection, placing full value on romantic relationships may be contingent on confidence in both reflected appraisals and family approval of the relationship.

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Tosun, Cansu. "Perceived Parental Relationship Behaviors, Dyadic Perfectionism in Romantic Relationships and Relationship Quality Among College Students." International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies 8, no. 1 (January 27, 2021): 158–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.17220/ijpes.2021.8.1.223.

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Romantic relationship quality is affected by a number of individual and environmental factors. In evaluation process of romantic relationship, individual’s criteria and the resources that create these criteria have great importance as well. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the correlations among perceived parental relationship behaviors, dyadic perfectionism in romantic relationships, and relationship quality. The research sample comprised 246 students who studied in different departments at Trabzon University and had a romantic relationship at that time. As a result of the analysis, significant correlations were found between the perceived parental relationship behaviors and dyadic perfectionism in romantic relationships, and relationship quality. In addition, it was determined that order and social support scores of females were significantly higher than males. In line with the results, the previous studies reveal that negative patterns between parents and perfectionistic tendencies in relationships negatively affect romantic relationships.

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Wina Lova Riza, Arif Rahman Hakim, and Lulu Lutfiah Damayanti. "PENGARUH ATTACHMENT STYLE DAN KEPUASAN HUBUNGAN ROMANTISTERHADAP PERILAKU DATING VIOLENCE PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS BUANA PERJUANGAN KARAWANG ANGKATAN 2016." Psychopedia Jurnal Psikologi Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang 6, no. 1 (June 3, 2021): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.36805/psychopedia.v6i1.1466.

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The phenomenon of dating violence is often encountered and shows a number that continues to increase every year. This can affect individual satisfaction in their romantic relationships. This study aims to examine the effect of attachment style and romantic relationship satisfaction toward dating violence behavior. The subjects in this study were students of University Buana Perjuangan Karawang 2016. This study used a quantitative approach with snowball sampling techniques. The sample used was 251 from 936 students. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression with an error rate of 5%. The research instrument used three Likert scale questionnaire such as the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire, the Relationship Assessment Scale, and the Conflict Tactics Scale. The results of the research obtained a significant value of 0.053; p>0.05 indicates that there is no influence between attachment style and romantic relationship satisfaction toward dating violence behavior. Keywords: Attachment style, dating violence, romantic relationship satisfaction, student dating. Fenomena kekerasan dalam pacaran sering banyak dijumpai dan menunjukkan angka yang terus meningkat setiap tahunnya. Hal ini dapat berpengaruh pada kepuasan individu dalam menjalani hubungan romantisnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh attachment style dan kepuasan hubungan romantis terhadap perilaku dating violence. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang angkatan 2016. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik pengambilan snowball sampling. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 251 dari 936 mahasiswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda dengan taraf kesalahan 5%. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan tiga kuesioner skala likert, yaitu kuesioner Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R), Relationship Assessment Scale, dan Conflict Tactics Scale. Hasil penelitian diperoleh nilai signifikan 0,053; karena p > 0,05 menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh antara attachment style dan kepuasan hubungan romantis terhadap perilaku dating violence. Kata Kunci: Attachment style, dating violence, kepuasan hubungan romantis, mahasiswa berpacaran.

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Rokeach, Alan, and Judith Wiener. "The Romantic Relationships of Adolescents With ADHD." Journal of Attention Disorders 22, no. 1 (June 27, 2014): 35–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1087054714538660.

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Objective: This study compared the romantic relationships of adolescents with and without ADHD with regard to romantic involvement, relationship content, and relationship quality. Method: A community sample of 58 participants (30 ADHD, 28 Comparison), ages 13 to 18, completed questionnaires assessing various features of romantic relationships. Results: Adolescents with ADHD reported having more romantic partners than their typically developing (TD) peers. Females with ADHD were found to have shorter romantic relationships than TD adolescents while males with ADHD reported their age of first intercourse to be nearly 2 years sooner than TD peers. Irrespective of gender, adolescents with ADHD had nearly double the number of lifetime sexual partners. However, the romantic relationships of adolescents with and without ADHD did not differ on levels of aggression or relationship quality. Conclusion: Given the outcomes associated with poor-quality romantic relationships, comprehensive assessments of adolescents with ADHD should include queries into their romantic relationships.

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Tagay, Özlem, Fatma Çalışandemir, and Perihan Ünüvar. "Contact disturbance and self-esteem as the predictors of the abuse perceived in romantic relationshipRomantik ilişkilerde algılanan istismarın yordayıcıları olarak temas engelleri ve benlik saygısı." Journal of Human Sciences 15, no. 2 (April 11, 2018): 707. http://dx.doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v15i2.4996.

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Abuse in romantic relationships, in a general sense, includes provision of power and control by means of physical, psychological and sexual senses by couples who are in an emotional relationship. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between young adults’ perceived abuse in romantic relationships and their self-esteem and contact disturbances. Work group of the study consisted of a total of 255 young adults including 182 women (71.4%) and 73 men (28.6%) whose age ranged between 21 and 35. Considering relationship status in the work group, it was specified that 91 of young adults did not have any relationships, 67 of them had a relationship, 23 of them were engaged, 72 of them were married and 2 of them were divorced. Research data was collected through Romantic Relationships Assessment Scale, Contact Disturbances Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. For the analysis of data obtained, Pearson Moment Correlation technique and multiple linear regression analysis were used. When research results were examined, it was found that full contact disturbances predicted perceived abuse in romantic relationships significantly in positively and self-esteem predicted perceived abuse significantly negatively.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetRomantik ilişkilerde yaşanan istismar en genel anlamda duygusal beraberliği olan çiftlerin birbirlerine karşı fiziksel, psikolojik ve cinsel anlamda baskı yoluyla güç ve kontrol sağlamasıdır. Bu çalışmanın amacı genç yetişkinlerin romantik ilişkilerinde algıladıkları istismar ile temas engelleri ve benlik saygısı arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu Burdur ilinde yaşayan lisans mezunu ve lisan son sınıfa devam eden yaşları 21 ile 35 arasında değişen 182 kadın (%71,4) ve 73 erkek (%28,6) olmak üzere toplam 255 genç yetişkin oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma grubunun ilişki durumuna bakılacak olursa genç yetişkinlerin 91’i ilişkisinin olmadığını, 67’si flört yaşadığını, 23’ü nişanlı olduğunu, 72’si evli olduğunu, 2’si boşanmış olduğunu belirtmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri Romantik İlişkileri Değerlendirme Ölçeği, Temas Engelleri Ölçeği ve Rosenberg Benlik Saygısı Ölçeği ile elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen verilerin analizi için Pearson Momentler Çarpımı Korelasyon tekniği ve çoklu doğrusal regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları incelendiğinde tam temas engelinin romantik ilişkilerde algılanan istismarı pozitif yönde anlamlı düzeyde yordadığı ve benlik saygısının ise romantik ilişkilerde algılanan istismarı negatif yönde anlamlı düzeyde yordadığı bulunmuştur.

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Ajooba, Kirey Febriani, and Krismi Diah Ambarwati. "PHUBBING BEHAVIOR AND SATISFACTION OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN EARLY ADULT DATING: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY." Journal of Community Mental Health and Public Policy 6, no. 1 (October 1, 2023): 24–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.51602/cmhp.v6i1.119.

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Background: Intimacy is essential in a dating relationship, but phubbing behaviour can be hindrance which can ultimately interfere with romantic relationship satisfaction. Phubbing behaviour is ignoring other people by playing on mobile phones. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between phubbing behaviour and romantic relationship satisfaction in early adulthood who are dating. Methods: Used the quantitative correlational method. Determination of the sample using the incidental sampling method involved as many as 107 early adult respondents aged 18-40 years and currently undergoing a dating relationship for at least six months in all regions of Indonesia. The instruments in this study were the Relationship Assessment Scale to measure romantic relationship satisfaction and the Generic Scale of Phubbing to measure phubbing behaviour. This study used the Spearman correlation test. Results: Showed that the correlation coefficient was -0.135 with a significance of 0.083 (p>0.05), meaning that phubbing behaviour has no significant negative relationship with romantic relationship satisfaction in early adulthood dating. Conclusion: Phubbing behaviour is not related to romantic relationship satisfaction. Most respondents have phubbing behaviour and romantic relationship satisfaction at a moderate level. Abstrak Latar Belakang: Keintiman diperlukan dalam hubungan, namun perilaku phubbing dapat menjadi penghalang yang akhirnya dapat mengganggu kepuasan hubungan romantis. Perilaku phubbing yaitu tindakan mengabaikan orang lain dengan cara bermain ponsel. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan perilaku phubbing dengan kepuasan hubungan romantis pada dewasa awal yang sedang berpacaran. Metode: menggunakan metode kuantitatif korelasional. Penentuan sampel menggunakan metode sampling insidental dan melibatkan sebanyak 107 responden dewasa awal berusia 18-40 tahun dan sedang menjalani hubungan pacaran minimal 6 bulan di seluruh wilayah Indonesia. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini yaitu Relationship Assessment Scale untuk mengukur kepuasan hubungan romantis dan Generic Scale of Phubbing untuk mengukur perilaku phubbing. Penelitian ini menggunakan uji korelasi spearman. Hasil: Menunjukkan bahwa nilai koefisien korelasi sebesar -0,135 dengan signifikansi 0,083 (p > 0,05), artinya perilaku phubbing tidak memiliki hubungan negatif signifikan dengan kepuasan hubungan romantis pada dewasa awal yang sedang berpacaran. Kesimpulan: Perilaku phubbing tidak berhubungan dengan kepuasan hubungan romantis. Mayoritas responden memiliki perilaku phubbing dan kepuasan hubungan romantis di tingkat sedang.

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Collins, W. Andrew, Deborah P. Welsh, and Wyndol Furman. "Adolescent Romantic Relationships." Annual Review of Psychology 60, no. 1 (January 2009): 631–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.60.110707.163459.

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Kulibert, Danica J., Elle A. Moore, Melinda M. Dertinger, and Ashley E. Thompson. "Attached at the lips: The influence of romantic kissing motives and romantic attachment styles on relationship satisfaction." Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships 13, no. 1 (July 19, 2019): 14–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ijpr.v13i1.324.

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Although romantic kissing is an important part of relationship functioning, little research has focused on motives for romantic kissing and how they may relate to other aspects of romantic relationships. To understand how romantic kissing impacts romantic relationship functioning, the current study assessed the relationship between romantic attachment, romantic kissing motives, and relationship satisfaction. Overall, it was hypothesized that (a) those reporting more sexual/explicit kissing motives and fewer goal attainment/insecurity motives would report higher relationship satisfaction, (b) those reporting a more secure attachment style would report higher relationship satisfaction, and (c) the relationship between romantic kissing motives and relationship satisfaction would vary according to one’s romantic attachment styles. Results from a hierarchical linear regression with 286 adults, all of whom were currently in romantic relationships, revealed that sexual/relational (β = 0.25) and goal attainment/insecurity kissing motives (β = -0.35) predicted relationship satisfaction. However, the impact of kissing motives on relationship satisfaction varied according to one’s romantic attachment. Specifically, the influence of sexual/relational motives was only significant for avoidantly attached individuals, whereas the influence of goal attainment/insecurity motives was significant for avoidantly and anxiously attachment individuals. Overall, this suggests that sexual/explicit romantic kissing motives serve to enhance the relationships of insecurely attached individuals, but not securely attached individuals. Furthermore, goal attainment/insecure motives had a negative effect on the relationship satisfaction of insecurely attached individuals, but not securely attached individuals. This study has important implications for both practitioners working with romantic couples and researchers studying romantic relationships.

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Cho, Minha, Emily A. Impett, Belinda Campos, Serena Chen, and Dacher Keltner. "Socioeconomic inequality undermines relationship quality in romantic relationships." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 37, no. 5 (March 3, 2020): 1722–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0265407520907969.

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The present research tests how socioeconomic inequality (within romantic relationships) predicts relationship quality and observable expressions of emotion—examining longitudinal self-report and behavioral data from both partners of romantic couples. In Part 1, we examined the romantic partners’ self-reports of relationship quality at baseline and after three and a half months. In keeping with prior research on how power inequality undermines relationship satisfaction, couples defined by greater socioeconomic inequality showed a decline in relationship quality over time. In Part 2, we examined observer ratings of emotional expressions in the romantic partners’ conversations in the laboratory. Here, we found greater expression of negative emotion in the conversations of couples defined by greater inequality. Importantly, it was inequality itself—rather than whether one has higher or lower socioeconomic status than the partner—that significantly predicted changes in relationship quality and observable expressions of negative emotion. These findings have implications for how deepening economic inequality may manifest in the weakening of intimate bonds—the quality of which is central to the well-being of individuals and broader society.

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Londero-Santos, Amanda, Jean Carlos Natividade, and Terezinha Féres-Carneiro. "Do romantic relationships promote happiness? Relationships’ characteristics as predictors of subjective well-being." Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships 15, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 3–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ijpr.4195.

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This study aimed to investigate the predictive power of aspects of the romantic relationship on subjective well-being, beyond what is explained by sociodemographic and personality variables. Participants were 490 heterosexual adults (68.8% women), all involved in a monogamous romantic relationship. Romantic relationship variables were substantial predictors of the three components of subjective well-being, explaining 21% of the variance in life satisfaction, 19% of the variance in positive affect, and 15% of the variance in negative affect, in addition to sociodemographic variables and personality factors. Still, relationship satisfaction was one of the main predictors of subjective well-being. The results highlight the importance of romantic relationships over subjective well-being, suggesting that cultivating satisfying romantic relationships contributes to a happier life.

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Vannier, Sarah A., and Lucia F. O’Sullivan. "Passion, connection, and destiny." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 34, no. 2 (July 9, 2016): 235–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0265407516631156.

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Romantic beliefs (e.g., love at first sight and soul mates) are common among young people, however, these beliefs are thought to create unrealistic expectations for romantic relationships. The current study assessed the romantic beliefs, romantic expectations, and relationship outcomes (satisfaction and commitment) of 270 young adults (aged 18–28 years) who were involved in dating relationships. Romantic beliefs were associated with greater satisfaction and commitment, whereas unmet romantic expectations were associated with lower satisfaction and commitment. Of note, the endorsement of romantic beliefs was not linked to unmet expectations. Thus, romantic beliefs do not appear to foster false or unobtainable expectations for romantic relationships, and the concerns regarding the endorsement of these beliefs may be misplaced. Individual differences (age, gender, and relationship experience) did not predict romantic beliefs or expectations. The results are discussed with regard to implications for promoting relationship commitment and satisfaction.

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Vaterlaus, J. Mitchell, Sarah Tulane, Brandon D. Porter, and Troy E. Beckert. "The Perceived Influence of Media and Technology on Adolescent Romantic Relationships." Journal of Adolescent Research 33, no. 6 (May 31, 2017): 651–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0743558417712611.

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Contemporary adolescents rely heavily on technology and media to navigate romantic relationships. In this mixed-methods study, adolescents and young adults ( N = 204) detailed their perceptions of how entertainment media and interactive technology influence adolescent romantic relationships. The majority of adolescents and young adults perceived that entertainment media (95%) and interactive technology (97%) did influence adolescent romantic relationships. Using a qualitative analysis approach, we found six major themes. Although entertainment media provided media role models for expected behavior in romantic relationships, it was also associated with the development of unrealistic relational expectations and perceived pressure to be in a romantic relationship. Participants perceived that interactive technology has changed the way adolescents communicate with romantic partners, become integrated into the entire relationship life cycle, and led to a decline in face-to-face communication in adolescent romantic relationships.

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Vannier, Sarah A., and Lucia F. O’Sullivan. "Great expectations." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 35, no. 8 (April 19, 2017): 1045–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0265407517703492.

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Expectations for one’s romantic relationship, and the extent to which these expectations are actually met, are important predictors of relationship outcomes. Themes of romanticism (e.g., idealism, soul mates, love at first sight) emerge from our romantic socialization. But what happens when romantic relationships fall short of these ideals and expectations are unmet? The current study examined the association among unmet romantic expectations and relationship outcomes using an investment model framework. The sample comprised 296 U.S. young adults involved in dating relationships. Participants provided ratings of the romantic characteristics of their current, ideal, and potential alternative relationships. Unmet romantic expectations based on an ideal relationship were associated with lower relationship satisfaction, commitment, and investment. Unmet romantic expectations based on an alternative relationship were associated with lower relationship satisfaction, investment, and commitment and higher quality of alternatives. The results are discussed in terms of implications for researchers and clinicians/counselors.

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Munusamy, Shalini, Sobana Jeyagobi, Isa Naina Mohamed, Jaya Kumar Murthy, Sheau Tsuey Chong, Hilwa Abdullah, and Mohamamad Rahim Kamaluddin. "Underlying Familial Factors for Aggressive Behavior in Romantic Relationships: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 8 (April 8, 2022): 4485. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084485.

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Aggressive behavior in romantic relationship has serious effects, including both intra- and inter-personal issues. Aggressive behaviors in romantic relationships have been linked to underlying familial problems. While there have been previous reviews that studied on many interpersonal and dyadic implications of aggressive behavior in romantic relationships, there is nonetheless a lack of studies on the various components of familial factors for aggressive behavior in romantic relationships. The databases Scopus, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and SAGE Journals were used to search for terms that are related to familial factors (family factor, family support, family relationship) as well as terms related to aggressive behavior in romantic relationships (aggression in romantic relationship, violence in intimate relationship). The articles considered for this review were original studies, samples, or subsamples of males or females who reported any underlying familial factors in childhood or adulthood that contributed to aggressive behavior in romantic relationship, and the studies must be written in English. This review has 27 papers that met the inclusion criteria. The findings from this review revealed the presence of inconsistent conclusions between familial factors and aggressive behavior in romantic relationships, with some studies failing to establish such links. These findings are reviewed with regards to the existing gaps in the literature as well as potential research options.

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Sommantico, Massimiliano, Anna Rosa Donizzetti, Santa Parrello, and Barbara De Rosa. "Predicting Young Adults’ Romantic Relationship Quality: Sibling Ties and Adult Attachment Styles." Journal of Family Issues 40, no. 5 (December 26, 2018): 662–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0192513x18820381.

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Young adults’ romantic relationships have continually emerged as a significant area of study in psychological research. The authors examine possible associations between a measure of attitudes toward sibling relationships, a measure of adult attachment styles, and a measure of romantic relationship quality in a sample of 350 Italian university students (68.6% females, 31.4% males; age range 19-30 years, M age = 23.6 years, SD = 3.2). The authors tested the following hypotheses: that the perceived relationship quality between siblings was positively correlated with adult attachment styles and romantic relationship quality, that the frequent use of behaviors associated with adult attachment styles was negatively correlated with romantic relationship quality, and that attitudes toward sibling relationships and adult attachment styles predicted romantic relationship quality. Findings only partly supported the hypotheses, indicating that more positive attitudes toward sibling relationships and lower use of behaviors associated with avoidant attachment style influenced and predicted higher romantic relationship quality.

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Thao Ha, Geertjan Overbeek, Marieke de Greef, Ron H. J. Scholte, and Rutger C. M. E. Engels. "The importance of relationships with parents and best friends for adolescents’ romantic relationship quality: Differences between indigenous and ethnic Dutch adolescents." International Journal of Behavioral Development 34, no. 2 (March 2010): 121–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0165025409360293.

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This study examined how the quality of relationships with parents and friends were related to intimacy, commitment, and passion in adolescents’ romantic relationships for indigenous Dutch and ethnic Dutch adolescents. Self-report survey data were used from 444 (88.9%) indigenous Dutch and 55 (11.1%) ethnic Dutch adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age (M = 15.34, SD = 1.14), all of whom were involved in a romantic relationship. About 61.6% (n = 307) were girls. For both indigenous and ethnic Dutch youths, the quality of the parent—adolescent relationship was positively associated with romantic relationship intimacy, whereas the quality of one’s best friendship was related to higher commitment to one’s romantic partner. Significant interactions in hierarchical regression analyses revealed that only ethnic Dutch adolescents who experienced low-quality parent—adolescent relationships showed more commitment to their romantic relationships. Additionally, ethnic Dutch adolescents who experienced low-quality best friendships showed more passion in their romantic relationships as compared to indigenous Dutch adolescents. These findings are indicative of ethnic differences in the roles that parents and friends play in the romantic lives of Dutch adolescents.

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Teoh, Hooi Ping, Intan H. M. Hashim, and Suzanna Awang Bono. "Self-compassion, psychological well-being, and the quality of romantic relationships: A study with Malaysian emerging adults." Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships 18, no. 1 (June 28, 2024): 55–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ijpr.10855.

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Self-compassion plays a critical role in romantic relationships in that it improves relationship quality through trust, expressions of love, and commitment, leading to more satisfying relationships and well-being. Fewer studies have examined the role of self-compassion as a relationship enhancing variable, especially in the context of romantic relationships in non-Western countries such as Malaysia. The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-compassion, satisfaction in romantic relationships, and psychological well-being among young emerging adults in Malaysia. In addition, the mechanism of how self-compassion may contribute to well-being was examined by focusing on the mediating effects of trust, expression of love, and commitment. Participants were 400 Malaysians aged 18 to 25 who had been in a relationship for at least six months but were not married at the time of data collection. They completed an online survey consisting of the Self-Compassion Scale, the Trust in Close Relationships Scale, the Adapted Version of the Affection Communication Scale, the Commitment Scale, the Relationship Assessment Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. A significant positive relationship was found between self-compassion, satisfaction with romantic relationships, and psychological well-being. Participants reported high levels of trust and commitment but relatively low levels of love expression in romantic relationships. The relationship between self-compassion and romantic relationship satisfaction was confirmed by the mediating effects of trust, love expression, and commitment. This study provides a better understanding of how self-compassion contributes to romantic relationships and psychological well-being in a broader cultural context.

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Barzeva, Stefania A., Jennifer S. Richards, Wim H. J. Meeus, and Albertine J. Oldehinkel. "Social Withdrawal and Romantic Relationships: A Longitudinal Study in Early Adulthood." Journal of Youth and Adolescence 50, no. 9 (July 12, 2021): 1766–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01469-1.

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AbstractInvolvement in romantic relationships is a salient developmental task in late adolescence and early adulthood, and deviations from normative romantic development are linked to adverse outcomes. This study investigated to what extent social withdrawal contributed to deviations from normative romantic development, and vice versa, and the interplay between withdrawal and couples’ relationship perceptions. The sample included 1710 young adults (55–61% female) from the Tracking Adolescents’ Individual Lives Survey cohort and their romantic partners. Data were collected across 4 waves, covering romantic relationships from ages 17 to 29 years. The results showed that higher withdrawal predicted a higher likelihood of romantic non-involvement by adulthood, consistently being single at subsequent waves, and entering one’s first relationship when older. Withdrawal moderately decreased when youth entered their first relationship. Male’s withdrawal in particular affected romantic relationship qualities and dynamics. These results provide new insights into the developmental sequelae of withdrawn young adults’ romantic relationship development.

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Zhi Hong Li, Jennifer Connolly, Depeng Jiang, Debra Pepler, and Wendy Craig. "Adolescent romantic relationships in China and Canada: A cross-national comparison." International Journal of Behavioral Development 34, no. 2 (March 2010): 113–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0165025409360292.

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This study compared the romantic involvements of Canadian and Chinese adolescents as well as linkages with friend and parental relationships. Participants were 496 Chinese adolescents and 395 Canadian adolescents, aged 16—17 years. Chinese adolescents were less likely to have any form of romantic involvement, including a romantic relationship, displayed lower levels of romantic experience, and had fewer close romantic relationships. Gender moderated cultural differences, with Chinese girls least involved in romantic experiences. Although friendships were more intimate in Canada and parent relationships were closer in China, the linkages of parental and friend relationships with romantic experience were quite consistent across the two cultures, with friends being positively linked to romantic experiences and parents indirectly linked through their connection to friends. Among Chinese adolescents, parents also directly connected with romantic experiences in a negative direction. Implications of the findings for understanding the interface between individual growth and cultural context are discussed.

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Schmidt, Julia, and Brian Lockwood. "Love and Other Grades." Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice 19, no. 1 (November 16, 2015): 81–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1521025115611614.

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Of the few studies that have examined the effects of romantic relationships on academic performance, most have been concerned with adolescent students. This study analyzes a data set of more than 300 students at a midsized, private University in the northeast United States to determine if participating in a romantic relationship predicts grade point average or course attendance. The results of multivariate analyses indicate that being in a romantic relationship while in college is significantly associated with class absences, but not with grade point average. Specifically, logistic regression models show that participation in a romantic relationship more than doubles the odds of failing to attend three or more class meetings per course in a semester. Practical implications of these findings include the consideration of romantic relationships among the undergraduate student body by university administrators and faculty when attempting to address course attendance concerns. Additionally, this study suggests that future researchers examine the characteristics of romantic relationships and romantic partners in order to more fully understand how such relationships might affect the academic performance of university students.

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Watkins, Nicole K., and Jonathon J. Beckmeyer. "Assessing Young Adults’ Beliefs Regarding the Importance of Romantic Relationships." Journal of Family Issues 41, no. 2 (August 27, 2019): 158–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0192513x19871080.

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In the current study, we provided initial evidence for the factor structure and validity of the Brief Measure of Relationship Importance, a new measure of young adults’ beliefs about the values and costs of being in romantic relationships. Based on exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, this measure consisted of two subscales: relationship desire (two items; viewing relationships as important and satisfying parts of one’s life) and relationship dismissal (four items; viewing relationships as less desirable or valuable for one’s life). Relationship desire and dismissal scores were associated with participants’ happiness with their romantic experiences, relationship satisfaction, having experienced relationship cycling, marriage intentions, and general interest in being in a romantic relationship. Therefore, we concluded that the Brief Measure of Relationship Importance provides a reliable and valid assessment of young adults’ romantic relationship attitudes. We discuss how our measure can be used in future research on young adults’ romantic relationship development.

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Neemann, Jennifer, Jon Hubbard, and Ann S. Masten. "The changing importance of romantic relationship involvement to competence from late childhood to late adolescence." Development and Psychopathology 7, no. 4 (1995): 727–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954579400006817.

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AbstractAlthough developmental theorists such as Sullivan (1953) and Havighurst (1972) have suggested that the formation of romantic relationships in adolescence is an important developmental task, researchers of the adolescent “problem behavior syndrome” have documented that early sexual intercourse is related to problems with conduct, academics, and chemical use. In this study multiple measures of competence and romantic relationship involvement were obtained from a normative community sample of children and adolescents. These were used in path analyses to document the concurrent and longitudinal predictions of romantic involvement and competence to examine the concurrent and longitudinal linkages of romantic interest and involvement to four other domains of adaptive behavior. Results suggest that although success in romantic relationships has roots in general peer competence, there may be both deviant and prosocial pathways of initial romantic involvement. Early romantic involvement in late childhood and early to middle adolescence may have negative consequences for academic, job, and conduct domains of competence. Later in adolescence, romantic relationship involvement loses its negative significance, perhaps as it becomes a normative developmental task. Results highlight the need for developmental research on the origins and meaning of romantic relationships, one of the most neglected aspects of peer relationships.

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Atak, Hasan, and Nuray Tastan. "Romantic Relationships and Love." Psikiyatride Guncel Yaklasimlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry 4, no. 4 (2012): 520. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/cap.20120431.

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Adhikari, Anju. "Romantic Relationships and Disability." Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities 8, no. 6 (2018): 187. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2249-7315.2018.00102.8.

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DILLARD, JAMES P., and HAL WITTEMAN. "ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK:." Human Communication Research 12, no. 1 (September 1985): 99–116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2958.1985.tb00068.x.

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Espinosa-Hernández, Graciela, Joanna Bissell-Havran, Alison Van Duzor, and Linda C. Halgunseth. "Romantic relationships in Mexico." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 34, no. 7 (September 9, 2016): 1070–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0265407516667854.

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Fincham, Frank D., and Ross W. May. "Infidelity in romantic relationships." Current Opinion in Psychology 13 (February 2017): 70–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.03.008.

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Zeigler-Hill, Virgil, and Dallas LaCross. "The desire for power and romantic commitment in LGBTQ relationships." Interpersona: An International Journal on Personal Relationships 17, no. 2 (December 7, 2023): 197–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ijpr.7989.

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The present study concerned the connection between the desire for power and romantic commitment in LGBTQ relationships as well as the roles that indicators of relationship functioning (e.g., relationship satisfaction) and perceptions of power played in this association. These associations were examined in community members (N = 113) involved in an LGBTQ romantic relationship. The desire for power had a negative association with romantic commitment that was mediated by perceptions of the relationship and moderated by perceived power. Similar to the results of previous studies concerning heterosexual relationships, these results suggest that issues surrounding the desire for power may be intimately connected with romantic commitment in LGBTQ relationships.

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Faraji, Haydeh. "Investigation of the relationship between borderline personality organization and perceived abuse experiences in romantic relationships: moderating role of rejection sensitivity." Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 7, no. 3 (May 27, 2024): 259–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1452696.

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Aims: The study aims to determine the moderator role of rejection sensitivity in the relationship between borderline personality organization and perceived abuse experiences in romantic relationships. Methods: In this study, which has a relational screening model, participants were reached by convenience sampling. Participants consisted of 116 (30.1%) men and 270 (69.9%) women aged 18-45 (M=27.95±7.25), who participated in the study voluntarily. Data collecting tools are the socio-demographic data form, Borderline Personality Questionnaire (BPQ), Adulth Rejection Sensitivity Scale (ARSS), and Romantic Relationship Assessment Inventory (RRAI). Results: It was concluded that rejection sensitivity has a moderating role in the relationship between borderline personality organization and perceived abuse experiences in romantic relationships. Also, it has been determined that a decrease in education level is associated with a higher level of borderline personality organization and perceived abuse experiences in romantic relationships. Conclusion: Findings show that it may be beneficial to target rejection sensitivity in psychotherapeutic practices in order to prevent individuals with borderline personality organization from being harmed in romantic relationships and to increase their romantic relationship quality.

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Walęcka-Matyja, Katarzyna Kamila, and Julitta Dębska. "Interpersonal relationships and communication in romantic relationships vs digitization of life." Kwartalnik Naukowy Fides et Ratio 54, no. 2 (June 19, 2023): 9–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.34766/fetr.v54i2.1183.

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The digitization of life turned out to be both necessary and salutary for maintaining the continuity of functioning of societies and individuals during the pandemic. Meetings with people were mostly held remotely, as were medical and legal consultations or shopping. And although tools for online communication were known before 2020, their heyday and widespread use fell on the years of the pandemic crisis. Today, digitization is largely associated with all spheres of human life, including those that relate to the creation of close interpersonal relationships. The aim of the article is to present the conclusions of scientific considerations on the psychological aspects of interpersonal communication in romantic relationships in the context of the digitization of life. Models and dimensions of communication in romantic relationships and their importance for human functioning are presented. Some psychological aspects of interpersonal communication at three stages of a romantic relationship are discussed, i.e. creating a new, close relationship in the network, duration of the relationship in the digital reality and ending the romantic relationship.

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Sease, Thomas B., Emily K. Sandoz, Leo Yoke, Julie A. Swets, and Cathy R. Cox. "Loneliness and Relationship Well-Being: Investigating the Mediating Roles of Relationship Awareness and Distraction among Romantic Partners." Behavioral Sciences 14, no. 6 (May 24, 2024): 439. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bs14060439.

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Loneliness arises when there is a discrepancy between one’s desired and actual social connection with others. Studies examining the effects of loneliness in romantic relationships show that people who are lonely are less satisfied and committed to their romantic relationships. The present study explored the association between loneliness and romantic relationship well-being. Using a cross-sectional design, loneliness was correlated with relationship commitment, trust, and conflict. Relationship awareness, but not relationship distraction, statistically mediated the association between loneliness, relationship conflict, and relationship trust. The indirect effect of loneliness on relationship well-being was only present in people reporting low and medium levels of psychological inflexibility. Implications are discussed for acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for persons in romantic relationships.

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Aydın, Gökçen, Nasibe Kandemir Özdinç, and Meral Aksu. "The relationship between cognitive distortions and forgiveness in romantic relationships." International Journal of Human Sciences 12, no. 1 (April 21, 2015): 1338. http://dx.doi.org/10.14687/ijhs.v12i1.3206.

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The purpose of the present study was to find out the relationship between cognitive distortions and forgiveness in romantic relationships of college students. The sample of the study was 340 college students who have a romantic relationship at a state university in Turkey. The purposeful sampling method was carried out in this correlational study. In order to collect data, three instruments were utilized: Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale (ICDS), Heartland Forgiveness Scale and Demographic Data Form. The scales were put online to survey.metu.edu.tr and students having a romantic relationship were asked to complete the scale. In the present study, canonical correlation was conducted through SPSS 22 statistical package for data analysis in order to assess the relationship between two sets of variables: “Interpersonal Rejection”, “Unrealistic Relationship Expectation” and “Interpersonal Misperception” are the subscales of interpersonal cognitive distortions on one set and “Forgiveness of Self”, “Forgiveness of Others” and “Forgiveness of Situations” are the subscales of forgiveness on the other set. The study was significant because it might fill the gap in the literature and counseling field in terms of finding the relationship between two sets of variables to give a light to possible predictors in future research studying romantic relationships.

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King, Rosalind Berkowitz, and Kathleen Mullan Harris. "Romantic Relationships among Immigrant Adolescents." International Migration Review 41, no. 2 (June 2007): 344–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-7379.2007.00071.x.

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We examine the importance of the family and friendship group as two crucial developmental contexts for adolescent relationship experiences. We focus particularly on immigrant adolescents who make up an increasing proportion of the youth population and who come from cultural contexts with stronger family traditions than native-born adolescents. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we model the characteristics associated with having romantic relationships and participating in sex-related activities within relationships for immigrant adolescents, children of immigrants and adolescents in native-born families. First generation adolescents are less likely to enter romantic relationships than adolescents in native-born families, but those who do participate engage in similar sex-related activities as native-born youth. This evidence suggests that immigrant youth who enter romantic relationships are selective of the more assimilated to native adolescent norms of heterosexual behavior. The peer group is especially important for immigrant adolescents because it provides opportunities for romantic relationship involvement.

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Glavač, Timotej, and Melita Puklek Levpušček. "Romantic Experiences in Emerging Adults: How They Relate to the Importance of Romantic Relationships and the Quality of Relationships with Parents." Drustvena istrazivanja 33, no. 2 (July 24, 2024): 223–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.5559/di.33.2.03.

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This study examined the link between perceived romantic relationship (RR) importance (relationship desire and dismissal) and emerging adults' romantic experiences, including relationship status, number of partnerships, and relationship durations. It also explored how individuation from parents contributes to the prediction of these experiences. Participants (N = 464, 64.4% female, Mage = 22.59) reported on their romantic relationship importance, relationship experiences, and perceived connectedness and intrusiveness from parents. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that perceived RR importance significantly contributed to the prediction of romantic experiences beyond demographic factors. Additionally, paternal intrusiveness negatively predicted the duration of current and longest relationships. The findings suggest that RR importance and individuation, especially in relation to the father, play an important role in emerging adults' romantic experiences.

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Furman, Wyndol. "The Emerging Field of Adolescent Romantic Relationships." Current Directions in Psychological Science 11, no. 5 (October 2002): 177–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8721.00195.

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Romantic relationships are central in adolescents' lives. They have the potential to affect development positively, but also place adolescents at risk for problems. Romantic experiences change substantially over the course of adolescence; the peer context plays a critical role as heterosexual adolescents initially interact with the other sex in a group context, then begin group dating, and finally have dyadic romantic relationships. Adolescents' expectations and experiences in romantic relationships are related to their relationships with their peers as well as their parents. Although research on adolescents' romantic relationships has blossomed in the past decade, further work is needed to identify the causes and consequences of romantic experiences, examine the diversity of romantic experiences, and integrate the field with work on sexuality and adult romantic relationships.

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MISIRLI, Melis, and Gamze KARADAYI KAYNAK. "Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review." Psikiyatride Guncel Yaklasimlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry 15, no. 4 (December 25, 2023): 549–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1204303.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions and negatively affects the functionality of individuals. OCD symptoms with romantic relationship content have been investigated in the literature for the last 10 years. OCD symptoms with romantic relationship content are divided into two types: relationship-centered and partner-focused. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the relationship between OCD symptoms with romantic relationship content and individual and relational variables. Studies in the literature were reviewed in detail in order to evaluate the results regarding the relationship between OCD symptoms in romantic relationships and individual and relational factors. In the national and international literature, no systematic review study on this subject was found. Accordingly, studies published between 2012 and 2022 in internationally accepted electronic databases using the terms "relationship obsessive compulsive disorder", "relationship centered obsessive compulsive symptoms" and "partner focused obsessive compulsive symptoms" were reviewed. As a result of the search, according to the inclusion criteria, 12 empirical studies on the relationship between OCD in romantic relationships and individual and relational variables with full-text access and written in English were analyzed. The methodological characteristics and results of the 12 included studies are presented in this systematic review study. The results of the studies suggest that symptoms related to romantic relationships negatively affect the functioning of individuals similar to OCD. When the variables associated with obsessive-compulsive symptoms in romantic relationships are analyzed in individual and relational context, they are related to many factors such as psychopathologies, attachment styles, self and relationship satisfaction. In this context, there is a need for empirical studies carried out with clinical samples, exploring the effectiveness of psychotherapy and cross-cultural studies on obsessive-compulsive symptoms related to romantic relationships. Keywords:

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Konstam, Varda, Teyana Curran, Selda Celen-Demirtas, Samantha Karwin, Kimberly Bryant, Bonnie Andrews, and Ryan Duffy. "Commitment among unmarried emerging adults: Meaning, expectations, and formation of relationships." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 36, no. 4 (March 13, 2018): 1317–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0265407518762322.

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Relational skills gained through forming committed romantic partnerships in emerging adulthood (ages 18–29) provide the foundation for sustained intimacy in later adult relationships. Commitment is a crucial relational factor affecting the quality and longevity of romantic relationships. This qualitative study examined the meaning, expectations, and formation of commitment in romantic relationships among 29 emerging adults using consensual qualitative research methodology. Four categories pertaining to commitment were identified: (a) meaning of commitment; (b) expectations of a committed romantic relationship; (c) considerations made prior to commitment; and (d) experience with commitment talk. Though the majority of the participants could readily identify meanings and expectations of a committed romantic relationship, they hesitated to communicate their desire with their partners. Clinical implications are discussed.

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Gutierrez, Dumayi, Casey Gamboni, Armeda Wojciak, and Ashley Frazier. "Parent Attachment, Relationship Quality, and Gender Influence of Adults With Parents With Past Same-Sex Relationships." Family Journal 26, no. 2 (April 2018): 166–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1066480718785915.

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Attachment scholars have focused on attachment outcomes between children and their parents. However, there is a dearth of studies examining the association between attachment and later romantic relationships for those who have had a parent in a same-sex relationship during childhood. To address this gap, we used a sample from the New Family Structures Study. The sample for this study comprised 248 adults, of which, 175 participants reported their mother having had a same-sex romantic relationship and 73 participants reported their father having had a same-sex romantic relationship. Regression analysis indicated that participants with mothers who have had same-sex relationships report higher attachment outcomes. Further, higher attachment outcomes predicted higher romantic relationship quality. Gender of the participants and their parents also statistically moderated romantic relationship quality and family-of-origin attachment for females with mothers who have had same-sex relationships. Limitations and future directions are discussed.

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Loeb, Emily L., Jessica Kansky, Rachel K. Narr, Caroline Fowler, and Joseph P. Allen. "Romantic Relationship Churn in Early Adolescence Predicts Hostility, Abuse, and Avoidance in Relationships Into Early Adulthood." Journal of Early Adolescence 40, no. 8 (January 20, 2020): 1195–225. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0272431619899477.

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This study examined early adolescent romantic “churning,” defined here as having a large number of boyfriends/girlfriends by age 13, as a problematic marker likely to predict hostility, abuse, and avoidance during conflict in later relationships. A sample of 184 adolescents was followed through age 24 to assess predictions of hostility, abuse, and avoidance during conflict from early romantic churning. Controlling for gender and family income, romantic churning at age 13 predicted relative decreases in peer preference and relative increases in conflict and betrayal in close friendships from ages 13 to 16, as well as higher observable hostility and self- and partner-reported abuse in romantic relationships by age 18 and greater avoidance during conflict with romantic partners by age 24. Findings remained after accounting for attachment security, social competence, and friendship quality in early adolescence, suggesting that early romantic churning may uniquely predict a problematic developmental pathway.

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Zedaker, Sara, Ashley K. Fansher, and Amanda Goodson. "Sex Differences in the Influence of Relationships on Adolescent Offending." Social Sciences 13, no. 5 (May 17, 2024): 270. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/socsci13050270.

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The impact of romantic relationships during the adolescent period has received significantly less attention in the literature compared to the influence of romantic relationships during adulthood. Specifically, how these influences may differ between females and males. As such, the current study uses four waves of data from the Pathways to Desistance study to examine how elements of romantic relationships, including relationship quality, monitoring, and antisocial influence, affect adolescent delinquent behaviors by sex. Results indicated several important findings regarding the desistance effects of romantic relationship quality, monitoring, and antisocial influence on adolescent violent and non-violent offending, and these varied widely by sex. Limitations, future research, and policy recommendations are discussed.

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Hall, Scott S., and David Knox. "Perceived relationship power in emerging adults’ romantic relationships." Journal of Family Studies 25, no. 4 (January 24, 2017): 385–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13229400.2016.1269660.

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Mikkelson, Alan C., and Perry M. Pauley. "Maximizing Relationship Possibilities: Relational Maximization in Romantic Relationships." Journal of Social Psychology 153, no. 4 (May 13, 2013): 467–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00224545.2013.767776.

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Anderson, Traci L., and Tara M. Emmers-Sommer. "Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction in Online Romantic Relationships." Communication Studies 57, no. 2 (July 2006): 153–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10510970600666834.

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Cramer, Duncan. "Relationship Satisfaction and Conflict Style in Romantic Relationships." Journal of Psychology 134, no. 3 (May 2000): 337–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00223980009600873.

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Olderbak, Sally, Ashley K. Randall, and Dan O'Brien. "Committed romantic relationships: Integrating evolutionary and relationship science." Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences 11, no. 2 (2017): 103–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ebs0000098.

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Hadden, Benjamin W., Lindsey M. Rodriguez, C. Raymond Knee, and Ben Porter. "Relationship autonomy and support provision in romantic relationships." Motivation and Emotion 39, no. 3 (December 3, 2014): 359–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11031-014-9455-9.

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