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Interpersonal predictors of stress generation.
Nicole K Eberhart1, Constance L Hammen
1Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, USA. eberhart@psych.ucla.edu
Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin
|January 28, 2009
Summary
Individuals with anxious attachment and high reassurance seeking generate more romantic conflict stress. This interpersonal style contributes to relationship stressors, impacting mental well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Previous research indicates individuals with depression history contribute to stress generation, particularly interpersonal stressors.
- Factors influencing stress generation, especially within romantic relationships, require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine interpersonal styles (attachment, dependency, reassurance seeking) as predictors of conflict stress generation in romantic relationships.
- To investigate these relationships prospectively and cross-sectionally.
Main Methods:
- A 14-day daily diary study was conducted with female college students.
- Interpersonal style variables were assessed as predictors of romantic conflict stress.
Main Results:
- Interpersonal style significantly predicted the occurrence of interpersonal stressors.
- Anxious attachment and reassurance seeking prospectively predicted romantic conflict stress over four weeks.
- Various interpersonal behaviors were daily associated with romantic conflict stressors.
Conclusions:
- Interpersonal style is a significant factor in the generation of romantic conflict stress.
- Anxious attachment and reassurance seeking are key contributors to relationship stressors.
- Findings highlight the role of individual differences in stress generation within romantic contexts.
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