From Me to You to Us
Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Care, Partner Communication, and Family Harmony
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2348639 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Taylor S Vasquez (0000-0002-1146-4244, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, corresponding author), Chelsea M Bruno (University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA), V William Harris (0000-0002-6505-9498, University of Florida), Brian Visconti (0000-0001-7770-7870, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 512-534 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Family Issues (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0192-513X • E-ISSN: 1552-5481 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0192513x241268691 |
| OpenAlex | W4401167174 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 44 |
At its core, the family unit is composed of individual members. The way in which an individual engages in self-care practices has been shown to influence their ability to interact with others. Minimal research has explored the impact of an individual's self-care on broader family functioning. Through a systems theory lens, this paper aims to elucidate two specific mechanisms through which self-care may affect family harmony through dyadic communication constructs. A parallel mediation model was tested using a sample of participants who completed the ELEVATE relationship education program ( N = 1578). Findings revealed two positive indirect effects of self-care on family harmony via affectionate communication and negative conflict management. Results also indicated a positive direct relationship between self-care and family harmony. This study represents an important empirical step towards understanding the complex relationships among intrapersonal self-care, interpersonal communication, and broader family harmony. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed
Developmental psychology · Empirical research · Health care · Interpersonal communication · Intrapersonal communication · Self care · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |