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  • Psychology
  • Relationship Science
  • Mindfulness Studies

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  • Relationship quality is a key factor in overall well-being.
  • Understanding predictors of relationship quality is crucial for relationship success.
  • Mindfulness is increasingly recognized for its potential benefits in various life domains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the combined and individual roles of trait mindfulness, perceived stress, and positive relationship behaviors on relationship quality.
  • To examine direct and indirect pathways linking these factors to relationship quality in men and women.
  • To inform clinical practices regarding interventions for enhancing couple relationship quality.

Main Methods:

  • Employed multi-group structural equation modeling.
  • Analyzed data from a diverse sample of men and women in couple relationships.
  • Assessed trait mindfulness, perceived stress, and positive relationship behaviors.

Main Results:

  • An additive model demonstrated that trait mindfulness, perceived stress, and positive couple behaviors are uniquely associated with relationship quality for both men and women.
  • Positive relationship behaviors showed the strongest association with relationship quality for both genders.
  • Evidence supported both direct links and indirect pathways, with additive effects being more prominent.

Conclusions:

  • Trait mindfulness, stress, and positive behaviors collectively contribute to relationship quality.
  • Positive relationship behaviors are a particularly strong predictor of relationship satisfaction.
  • Findings can guide the development of targeted interventions to improve couple relationships, highlighting the value of mindfulness and positive interaction strategies.