Naslov
Intimate relationships in context: stress spillover, relationship efficacy, and relationship satisfaction
(Intimate relationships in context: stress spillover, relationship efficacy, and relationship satisfaction)

Autori
Bahun, Ivana ; Huić, Aleksandra

Izvornik
Primenjena psihologija (1821-0147) 10 (2017), 1; 5-16

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
partner relationships, context, stress spillover, rela- tionship efficacy, relationship satisfaction

Sažetak
Recently, research has shown that stress experienced outside the relationship is negatively associated with relationship outcomes, such as relationship satisfaction. However, the exact mechanisms through which this phenomenon, also known as stress spillover, effects relationships are not completely clarified. Also, most of the studies utilized married couples, and less is known about stress spillover in dating relationships. The aim of this study was to in- vestigate relations between external stress, relationship efficacy, and relationship satisfaction in dating relationships. A total num- ber of 390 men and women, aged from 18 to 35 participated in the study. Our participants were dating for at least six months, but did not live with their partners. The results showed that ex- periencing greater levels of external stress was associated with lower relationship satisfaction. Both experienced external sources of stress and perceived distress significantly contributed to ex- plaining relationship satisfaction. The results indicated that rela- tionship efficacy mediateed the relationship between experienced and perceived stress and relationship satisfaction. Higher levels of experienced and perceived stress were associated with lower perception of relationship efficacy, which was related to lower relationship satisfaction. Our findings point to the importance of self-regulation processes for relationships outcomes in dating relationships in emerging adulthood. It seems that lower relation- ship efficacy partly explains the detrimental effects of external stress spillover on relationships.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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