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The relations between secrecy, rejection sensitivity and autonomy-connectedness
Andreas A J Wismeijer1, Marcel A L M Van Assen, Marrie H J Bekker
1a Nyenrode Business University.
The Journal of General Psychology
|May 22, 2014
Summary
This study found that higher rejection sensitivity and lower autonomy-connectedness increase relationship secrecy. Men tend to keep more secrets than women, with self-awareness reducing secrecy.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Attachment Theory
Background:
- Attachment theory explores how early relationships influence adult behavior.
- Secrecy in relationships can stem from various psychological factors.
- Rejection sensitivity and autonomy-connectedness are key attachment-related variables.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of rejection sensitivity and autonomy-connectedness on relationship secrecy.
- To explore the mediating role of autonomy-connectedness in the rejection sensitivity-secrecy link.
- To examine gender differences and the influence of self-awareness on secrecy.
Main Methods:
- Survey research conducted on a sample of 303 university students.
- Statistical analysis to assess correlations and mediation effects.
- Inclusion of measures for rejection sensitivity, autonomy-connectedness, self-awareness, and secrecy.
Main Results:
- Rejection sensitivity positively correlated with secrecy; autonomy-connectedness negatively correlated with secrecy.
- Autonomy-connectedness partially mediated the relationship between rejection sensitivity and secrecy.
- Self-awareness showed a negative association with secrecy; men reported higher secrecy than women.
Conclusions:
- Attachment variables significantly influence relationship secrecy.
- Autonomy-connectedness and self-awareness may mitigate secrecy tendencies.
- Findings suggest potential clinical implications for understanding and addressing relationship secrecy.
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