The Association Between Partner Enhancement and Self‐Enhancement and Relationship Quality Outcomes

Busby, Dean M.; Holman, Thomas B.; Niehuis, Sylvia

doi:10.1111/j.1741-3737.2009.00612.x

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“…Couples generally reported high satisfaction levels (M = 3.99, SD = 0.71). The RELATE satisfaction measures employed in this study have shown high test-retest reliability (between 0.76 and 0.78) and validity data have consistently shown that this scale is highly correlated with an existing relationship satisfaction and quality scale (Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale) in both cross-sectional and longitudinal research (Busby et al, 2001(Busby et al, , 2009.…”

Section: Couple Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 85%

“…These items were adapted from earlier work by Booth, Johnson, and Edwards (1983). Cronbach's alpha was in the acceptable range (male: a = 0.79; female: a = 0.80).Previous studies have shownthis scale tohave test-retest reliability values between 0.78 and 0.86, to be appropriately correlated with other relationship quality measures, andtobevalidfor use incross-sectionalandlongitudinalresearch (Busby et al, 2001(Busby et al, , 2009Busby, Ivey, Harris, & Ates, 2007).…”

Section: Couple Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Differences in Pornography Use Among Couples: Associations with Satisfaction, Stability, and Relationship Processes

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The present study utilized a sample of 1755 adult couples in heterosexual romantic relationships to examine how different patterns of pornography use between romantic partners may be associated with relationship outcomes. While pornography use has been generally associated with some negative and some positive couple outcomes, no study has yet explored how differences between partners may uniquely be associated with relationship well-being. Results suggested that greater discrepancies between partners in pornography use were related to less relationship satisfaction, less stability, less positive communication, and more relational aggression. Mediation analyses suggested that greater pornography use discrepancies were primarily associated with elevated levels of male relational aggression, lower female sexual desire, and less positive communication for both partners which then predicted lower relational satisfaction and stability for both partners. Results generally suggest that discrepancies in pornography use at the couple level are related to negative couple outcomes. Specifically, pornography differences may alter specific couple interaction processes which, in turn, may influence relationship satisfaction and stability. Implications for scholars and clinicians interested in how pornography use is associated with couple process are discussed.

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Section: Couple Outcomesmentioning

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“…Preliminary analyses showed strong internal consistency, with reliability coefficients (Cronbach's α) for male and female satisfaction at .84. The RELATE satisfaction measures employed in this study have shown high test-retest reliability (between .76 and .78), and validity data have consistently shown that this scale is highly correlated with an existing relationship satisfaction and quality scale (Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale) in both cross-sectional and longitudinal research (Busby et al, 2001;Busby, Holman, & Niehuis, 2009). …”

Section: Relationship Satisfactionmentioning

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Shyness and Communication: Impact on Self and Partner Relationship Satisfaction

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Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy

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The present research explored the importance of shyness and communication-related variables (self-disclosure and expressions of empathy) in the prediction of romantic relationship satisfaction. Couples in established romantic relationships (N = 4,298) completed RELATE (RELATionship Evaluation), a questionnaire designed to evaluate the relationship between romantically linked partners. We hypothesized there would be a direct, inverse relationship between shyness and relationship satisfaction mediated by communication behaviors. We found shyness was associated with lower levels of self and partner relationship satisfaction for both males and females; however, this relationship was mediated by communication behaviors. Clinical implications for couples and therapists are discussed.

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“…Cronbach's alpha with this sample for females was .72, and for males was .78. Likewise this scale has been used and tested extensively in previous work and had test-rest reliability values between .80 and .87, has been correlated with other relationship quality measures, and has been used in both cross-sectional and longitudinal research measuring change (Busby et al 2001(Busby et al , 2007(Busby et al , 2009.…”

Section: Relationship Problemsmentioning

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Flexible Delivery Approaches to Couple Relationship Education: Predictors of Initial Engagement and Retention of Couples

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In this study, using a national recruitment strategy, we tested the different factors that influence retention in four different types of relationship education (RE), a self-directed book, assessment and feedback, and a six session Couple CARE program delivered by email or by phone. Of all the factors considered, required program effort, highly valuing marriage, religiosity, education, and step-family status were able to predict with seventy percent accuracy which couples would complete or not complete their RE experience. Program effort was substantially better at predicting retention than all other variables. Retention was high in the book and assessment conditions but was much lower in the two Couple CARE conditions where more effort and time was required. Initial engagement was higher in the email based Couple CARE condition but overall retention was higher in the phone based condition. Important implications for current and future RE efforts are proposed.

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The Association Between Partner Enhancement and Self‐Enhancement and Relationship Quality Outcomes

Cited by 58 publications

References 46 publications

Differences in Pornography Use Among Couples: Associations with Satisfaction, Stability, and Relationship Processes

Differences in Pornography Use Among Couples: Associations with Satisfaction, Stability, and Relationship Processes

Shyness and Communication: Impact on Self and Partner Relationship Satisfaction

Flexible Delivery Approaches to Couple Relationship Education: Predictors of Initial Engagement and Retention of Couples

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