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  • Social Psychology
  • Relationship Science
  • Interpersonal Dynamics

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  • Relationship commitment is crucial for relationship stability.
  • Existing models often focus on current relationship states.
  • The role of future expectations in commitment remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the forecast model of relationship commitment.
  • To examine if future satisfaction forecasts predict commitment and pro-relationship behaviors.
  • To determine if these forecasts mediate the effects of other predictors.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized four diverse studies: 2 cross-sectional, 1 daily diary, and 1 employing behavioral observation, informant reports, and longitudinal data.
  • Assessed relationship commitment, pro-relationship behaviors, and forecasts of future relationship satisfaction.
  • Examined the influence of relationship satisfaction, quality of alternatives, and investment size.

Main Results:

  • The forecast model was consistently supported across all four studies.
  • Forecasts of future relationship satisfaction significantly predicted relationship commitment and pro-relationship behaviors, particularly during conflict.
  • These future forecasts partially mediated the effects of current satisfaction, alternatives, and investment size on commitment.

Conclusions:

  • Representations of the future, specifically satisfaction forecasts, play a significant role in interpersonal relationship processes.
  • Future expectations are a key determinant of relationship commitment and behavior, independent of and partially explaining other predictors.
  • This highlights the importance of prospective thinking in maintaining romantic relationships.