Love exchange and relationship satisfaction among same-sex couples
An actor-partner interdependence model
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12978635 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nina Brkić–Jovanović (0000-0002-8240-1312, University of Novi Sad, corresponding author), Nina Brkić-Jovanović, Milica Lazić (0000-0001-6640-9851, University of Novi Sad), Ivan Jerković (0000-0003-4716-9375, University of Novi Sad), Tatjana Krstić (0000-0003-4184-7737, University of Novi Sad), Jelena Srdanović Maraš (University of Novi Sad) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 255-264 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychology and Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1941-9902 • E-ISSN: 1941-9899 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19419899.2021.1935308 |
| OpenAlex | W3165101902 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 36 |
The present study evaluated the assumptions of Interdependence Theory and the Theory of Social Exchange on the role of love exchange in relationship satisfaction in same-sex couples. We used an actor-partner interdependence model to examine four different effects on relationship satisfaction: (1.) Personal expression of love – actor effect; (2.) Personal expression of love – partner effect; (3.) Partner’s expression of love – actor effect; and (4.) Partner’s expression of love – partner effect. The sample included a total of 50 gay and 50 lesbian couples from Serbia (Mage = 26.65, SD = 7.66). The results yielded that significant predictors of relationship satisfaction are how a person expresses love, how he/she perceived partner’s expression of love, and how their partner perceived how he/she expresses love. We also found that the partner’s personal expression of love was not a significant predictor of relationship satisfaction. The same predictors are significant for both gay and lesbian couples. This study indicates that a complex dyadic approach is needed when examining the role of the love expression in relationship satisfaction among same-sex couples
Developmental psychology · Expression (computer science · Lesbian · Partner effects · Psychoanalysis · Social exchange theory · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |