The longitudinal correlates of breakup distress in early young adulthood: Future distress and future benefits
Shmuel Shulman,
Refael Yonatan-Leus
Abstract:Objectives: Existing research on romantic breakups focused on the predictors of breakup, or on its emotional and behavioral sequelae. The current study examines the longitudinal correlates of a breakup experience over a period of eight years, and questions whether breakup experiences may also have negative and positive outcomes. Methods: Data were collected from 124 Israeli emerging adults (mean age 20.22 years; 79 females). Participants were approached again at ages 23, 25, and 28. Breakup distress was assess… Show more
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