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Complex assessment of relationship quality within dyads

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ID11043331
AuthorsMaija Reblin (0000-0003-3108-465X, Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa Florida, corresponding author), Allison A Vaughn (0000-0001-8454-9284, Department of Psychology San Diego State University San Diego California), Wendy C Birmingham (0000-0002-8908-206X, Department of Psychology Brigham Young University Provo Utah), Timothy W Smith (0000-0002-4017-3243, Department of Psychology University of Utah Salt Lake City Utah), Bert N Uchino (0000-0002-3036-6164, Department of Psychology University of Utah Salt Lake City Utah), Chandler M Spahr (0000-0003-2239-0372, Department of Psychology San Diego State University San Diego California)
Year2020
Volume48
Issue7
Pages2221-2237
Publication date2020-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Community Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0090-4392 • E-ISSN: 1520-6629
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/jcop.22392
PMID32841384
OpenAlexW3080537684
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited44

Higher quality relationships have been linked to improved outcomes; however, the measurement of relationship quality often ignores its complexity and the possibility of co‐occurring positivity and negativity across different contexts. The goal of this study is to test the added benefit of including multiple dimensions, contexts, and perspectives of relationship quality from both individuals in predicting marital functioning. The Social Relationships Index assessed positive and negative dimensions of relationship quality under neutral, positive, and support‐seeking contexts for 183 heterosexual married couples. Models showed that the inclusion of multiple dimensions of relationship quality across all three contexts improved prediction of marital functioning for both women and men. The use of multidimensional multicontextual relationship quality assessments is highly recommended

Developmental psychology · Marital relationship · Negativity effect · Positive relationship · Quality (philosophy) · Social relationship · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Psychology · Social Psychology

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