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  • Psychology
  • Mental Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies show links between relationship dissolution and psychopathology.
  • Psychopathology includes depressive, anxiety, and substance use symptoms and disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review theories on relationship dissolution and psychopathology.
  • To discuss the timing of post-dissolution psychopathology.
  • To review empirical findings on the main and moderated associations.

Main Methods:

  • Selective review of existing literature.
  • Theoretical synthesis of associations.
  • Examination of empirical findings on relationship dissolution and mental health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supports associations between relationship dissolution and various psychopathological symptoms.
  • The review identifies theoretical frameworks explaining these links.
  • Specific time courses and moderating factors are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Continued research is essential to understand the relationship dissolution-psychopathology link.
  • Future studies should address confounding variables and cultural contexts.
  • Investigating diverse relationship types (e.g., cohabiting) is crucial.