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Relationship Beliefs and Relationship Satisfaction: Perceived Relationship Power Imbalance as a Mediator
19.05.2025
This study investigated the role of relationship beliefs in relationship satisfaction among Spanish-speaking heterosexual couples and explored the mediating role of perceived relationship power imbalance (RPI). Before their wedding, 111 couples from Spanish-speaking countries completed a questionnaire that included questions about relationship beliefs and RPI. About 2 years after the wedding, they completed a new questionnaire measuring relationship satisfaction. Contrary to expectations, dysfunctional relationship beliefs were not directly associated with relationship satisfaction. However, they significantly predicted perceived RPI, with individuals endorsing these beliefs reporting greater power imbalance. Perceived RPI, in turn, was significantly associated with lower relationship satisfaction. Importantly, perceived RPI fully mediated the relationship between dysfunctional relationship beliefs and relationship satisfaction. These findings suggest that while dysfunctional beliefs may not directly impact relationship satisfaction, they do so indirectly through their influence on perceived power dynamics within the relationship. This highlights the importance of addressing dysfunctional beliefs and power imbalances in pre-marriage preparation programs to prevent marital dissatisfaction in the early years of marriage. Furthermore, considering the potential link between dysfunctional beliefs and intimate partner violence, interventions targeting these beliefs could also serve as a preventive measure against harmful relationship outcomes.
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Innovations in Interpersonal Relationships and Health Research
01.07.2025
Intra- and interpersonal effects of social sharing of negative
experiences on emotions and couples’ interactions. Dr. Marianne Richter, MSc Arusha Kapil, Prof. Dr. Dominik Schoebi
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Perceived partner responsiveness across the transition to parenthood: The role of attachment insecurity
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During challenging periods like the transition to parenthood, support from one’s partner
becomes of vital importance for maintaining a healthy relationship. Responsiveness
describes that relationship…
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We systematically reviewed the empirical research on whether a romantic partner’s support buffers the positive association between attachment insecurity and negative emotions. PubMed, PsychInfo, and Web…
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17.03.2025
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DES ENFANTS VIOLENTS
16.12.2024
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Rejection in romantic relationships: Does
rejection sensitivity modulate emotional
responses to perceptions of negative
interactions?
02.07.2024
Rejection is a highly stressful experience and individuals tend to avoid it whenever possible. In intimate relationships, experiences of rejection can shape the interaction dynamics between partners. Highly…
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Attachment insecurities, emotion dynamics and stress in intimate relationships during the transition to parenthood
02.07.2024
In intimate relationships, which are characterized by emotional interdependence, partners act as
attachment figures which serve emotion regulation functions. The experience of emotions as well as the…
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Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörden sowie den Migrationsbehörden
26.03.2024
Der vorliegende Artikel von Dr. iur. Gaëlle Droz-Sauthier reflektiert die Pflichten zur Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörden sowie den Migrationsbehörden. Der kurze Überblick…
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