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Relationship perceptions and persistence: do fluctuations in perceived partner commitment undermine dating

Ximena B Arriaga1, Jason T Reed, Wind Goodfriend

  • 1Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2081, USA. arriaga@purdue.edu

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|December 6, 2006
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Relationship stability is linked to consistent perceptions of partner commitment. Fluctuations in how committed you believe your partner is may predict a dating relationship

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Relationship Science

Background:

  • Understanding relationship dynamics is crucial for predicting relationship longevity.
  • Perceived partner commitment is a key factor in relationship satisfaction and stability.
  • Temporal changes in commitment perception are understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate temporal profiles of perceived partner commitment in dating relationships.
  • To examine the association between fluctuations in perceived commitment and relationship outcomes.
  • To identify predictors of relationship dissolution based on commitment perception dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design with multiple data collection waves.
  • Multilevel modeling to analyze within-participant changes over time.

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  • Focus on perceived partner commitment as the primary variable of interest.

    • Main Results:

    • Individuals experiencing fluctuations in perceived partner commitment were more likely to face relationship breakup.
    • This association remained significant even when controlling for initial commitment levels and trends.
    • The predictive power of commitment fluctuation on breakup was evident across different relationship stages, including early ones.

    Conclusions:

    • Dynamic changes in perceived partner commitment are a significant predictor of relationship instability.
    • Consistent perceptions of partner commitment may foster greater relationship longevity.
    • Future research should explore interventions aimed at stabilizing commitment perceptions.