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Jennifer M Tomlinson1, Brooke C Feeney2, Meredith Van Vleet2
1Colgate University Department of Psychology, 13 Oak Drive Hamilton, NY 13346, (315)228-6524.
Abstract:
The goal of this work was to test a theoretical model of relational catalyst support provision that promotes thriving in non-adverse times. We tested a pathway proposed by Feeney and Collins (2014) that explains how relational catalyst support in the context of close relationships might lead to thriving. We proposed that once relational catalyst support has been received, it functions through the mechanisms of being perceived to be responsive to one's needs and promoting perceived capability. Perceived capability should promote indices of thriving including self-esteem, goal accomplishment, growth, and specific and general availability of support. This model was supported in two studies of married couples using observational and longitudinal methods surrounding the support of goal-strivings. Results indicate that (a) partner support of goal-strivings predicted important indicators of thriving over time, and (b) both received and perceived relational catalyst support work together and play important roles in predicting these outcomes.
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