The impact of past dating relationship solidarity on commitment, satisfaction, and investment in current relationships

Merolla, Andy J.; Weber, Keith; Myers, Scott A.; Booth‐Butterfield, Melanie

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“…Given that solidarity focuses on the interpersonal relationship, research has largely centered on the benefits of solidarity in nonorganizational settings. For example, in romantic relationships, solidarity is a motivator that increases as the stages of the relationship progress (Wheeless, Wheeless, & Baus, 1984) and is related to commitment and satisfaction (Merolla, Weber, Myers, & Booth-Butterfield, 2004). Within friendships, self-disclosure has been identified as a predictor of closeness (e.g., Bowman, 2005).…”

Section: Solidaritymentioning

confidence: 98%

When Work and Love Mix: Perceptions of Peers in Workplace Romances

Horan

Chory

2009

Western Journal of Communication

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Section: Solidaritymentioning

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When Work and Love Mix: Perceptions of Peers in Workplace Romances

Horan

Chory

2009

Western Journal of Communication

105

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“…The theory proposes two types of expectations. First, comparison level (CL) captures an individual’s expectations for a relationship as it “reflects the quality of outcomes that the participant feels he or she deserves” (Kelley & Thibault, 1978, p. 9) and is based on observation of others, personal experiences in both past and current relationships, and cultural ideals (Merolla, Weber, Myer, & Booth-Butterfield, 2004; Weigel, 2007). Second, CL for alternatives (CL-Alt) refers to an individual’s expectations about the characteristics of a relationship that he/she could enter if their current relationship were to end.…”

Section: Interdependence Theory As a Conceptual Frameworkmentioning

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Passion, connection, and destiny

Vannier

O’Sullivan

2016

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Romantic beliefs (e.g., love at first sight and soul mates) are common among young people, however, these beliefs are thought to create unrealistic expectations for romantic relationships. The current study assessed the romantic beliefs, romantic expectations, and relationship outcomes (satisfaction and commitment) of 270 young adults (aged 18–28 years) who were involved in dating relationships. Romantic beliefs were associated with greater satisfaction and commitment, whereas unmet romantic expectations were associated with lower satisfaction and commitment. Of note, the endorsement of romantic beliefs was not linked to unmet expectations. Thus, romantic beliefs do not appear to foster false or unobtainable expectations for romantic relationships, and the concerns regarding the endorsement of these beliefs may be misplaced. Individual differences (age, gender, and relationship experience) did not predict romantic beliefs or expectations. The results are discussed with regard to implications for promoting relationship commitment and satisfaction.

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“…Furthermore, this might indeed be the case for superficial relationships without commitment and/or a declaration of love. However, we believe that quite the opposite is likely for relationships that have progressed to a level of depth, long-term commitment, and perhaps love [10,11]. In other words, because of their generally nonchalant approach to involvements, men might be blindsided by how to handle strong emotional connections once those feelings are finally noticed and perceived, that is, once men shift from a game-playing approach as they fall in love with a particular significant other.…”

Section: Lee's Love Stylesmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…These differences in approaches and ideas about love are supported by another study stating that "males may fall in love more easily than females…and may display greater romanticism in their relationship beliefs" ( [10], p. 416). This combination of occurrences leads to men's lives being changed dramatically after a relationship ends [1,11].…”

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Coping with Break-Ups: Rebound Relationships and Gender Socialization

Shimek

Bello

2014

Social Sciences

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When serious romantic relationships are terminated, partners are faced with convoluted and complex challenges of detachment from their previous partner, negative feelings about the overall situation, and the need to move forward in life. When faced with this relational upheaval, some individuals employ and find relief in superficial or noncommittal rebound relationships, which act as a means for coping with the loss of the previous relationship and the severed emotional attachment to an ex-partner, but which are under studied by empirical researchers. In a study of 201 participants, men were predicted and found to be more likely to enter rebound relationships in the aftermath of a relational termination based on lower levels of social support, more emotional attachment to an ex-partner, and displaying the ludus (or game playing) love style. In addition to the measures of these variables, gender socialization and parental investment theory provide further support for the study's claims. In sum, rebound relationships were employed by men as a distraction from their feelings of emotional attachment for their ex-partner, but also as a source of support and due to inherent ludic characteristics.

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The impact of past dating relationship solidarity on commitment, satisfaction, and investment in current relationships

Cited by 9 publications

References 37 publications

When Work and Love Mix: Perceptions of Peers in Workplace Romances

When Work and Love Mix: Perceptions of Peers in Workplace Romances

Passion, connection, and destiny

Coping with Break-Ups: Rebound Relationships and Gender Socialization

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