Rejection Sensitivity, Self-Esteem Instability, and Relationship Outcomes

Abstract

This study examined whether responsibility attributions for self and partner behaviors differentially mediate the link between rejection sensitivity (RS), unstable self-esteem (USE), and relationship outcomes (i.e., violence and silencing the self, STS). Individuals in dating relationships in Turkey (N = 177) completed the measures of attributions for self and partner behaviors, RS, USE, violence, and STS. The results indicated that RS and USE had indirect effects on violence via attributions for partner behaviors. Attributions for self-behaviors mediated the relationship between RS together with USE and silencing the self-behaviors. Furthermore, USE was directly associated with silencing the self behaviors. The findings were discussed in terms of theoretical and practical implications as well as directions for future research.

The impact of cyber dating abuse on self-esteem: The mediating role of emotional distress

“…One consistent finding in research demonstrating effects of dating abuse on adjustment is the negative impact of abuse upon an individual's self-esteem (Göncü & Sümer, 2011;Katz et al, 2000;Rill et al, 2009;Robinson & Cameron, 2012). Using traditional definitions of physical, emotional, and sexual dating abuse, studies have found lowered self-esteem, increased feelings of inferiority, and self-defeating beliefs among victims (Göncü & Sümer, 2011;Longmore & Demaris, 1997;Sawangchareon et al, 2013).…”

“…Using traditional definitions of physical, emotional, and sexual dating abuse, studies have found lowered self-esteem, increased feelings of inferiority, and self-defeating beliefs among victims (Göncü & Sümer, 2011;Longmore & Demaris, 1997;Sawangchareon et al, 2013). It has also been noted that low self-esteem is linked to low satisfaction in romantic relationships and less commitment to one's partner (Downey & Feldman, 1996;Katz et al, 2000;Rill et al, 2009).…”

Changes in rejection sensitivity across adolescence and emerging adulthood: Associations with relationship involvement, quality, and coping

“…Despite the abundance of research on the associations across rejection sensitivity and individual and relationship qualities, the majority of these studies are cross‐sectional (e.g., Besikci, Agnew, & Yildirim, 2016; Galliher & Bentley, 2010; Göncü & Sümer, 2011; Romero‐Canyas & Downey, 2013). Relatively little research on the longitudinal associations of rejection sensitivity exist.…”

Adapting Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire into Turkish

“…Alanyazındaki araştırmalar, reddedilme duyarlılığının depresyon ve kendini sessizleştirme gibi psikolojik ve davranışsal sorunlarla ilişkili olmasının (örn., Göncü ve Sümer, 2011;Harper, Dickson ve Welsh, 2006) yanısıra, olumsuz ilişki sonuçlarını da yordadığını göstermektedir. Örneğin, Downey ve Feldman (1996) reddedilme duyarlılığı yüksek olan kişilerin partnerlerinin duyarsızlık gösterdiği durumlarda reddedilme duyarlılığı düşük seviyede olan kişilere oranla daha fazla kasıtlı reddedilme algıladıklarını bulmuştur.…”

“…RDÖ Türkiye'de daha önce Erözkan (2004aErözkan ( , 2004b, Sarıçam (2011), Göncü ve Sümer (2011 ile Özen, Sümer ve Demir'in (2011) araştırmalarında kullanılmıştır. Ancak, söz konusu araştırmalarda RDÖ'nün psikometrik özellikleri ile geçerliğine ilişkin bulgular kapsamlı olarak ele alınmamış ve sunulmamıştır.…”