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Supportive, Delegated, and Common Dyadic Coping Mediates the Association between Adult Attachment Representation and
Anna Wendołowska1, Małgorzata Steć2, Dorota Czyżowska1
1Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University, 30-060 Kraków, Poland.
Summary
Secure attachment predicts relationship satisfaction for both partners. Dyadic coping partially mediates this link, highlighting its importance in relationship quality for couples.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Attachment theory posits early experiences shape adult relationships.
- Understanding predictors of relationship satisfaction is crucial for couple well-being.
- Dyadic coping strategies influence relationship dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate actor and partner effects of attachment on relationship satisfaction.
- To examine the mediating role of dyadic coping (supportive, delegated, common) in these associations.
- To apply a dyadic approach using the actor-partner interdependence mediation model.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Adult Attachment Interview to assess attachment styles.
- Collected data from 114 heterosexual couples (ages 26-60).
- Employed the actor-partner interdependence mediation model to analyze dyadic data.
Main Results:
- Secure attachment predicted own relationship satisfaction in both men and women.
- Secure attachment predicted partner's relationship satisfaction in men.
- Dyadic coping partially mediated the relationship between attachment and satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Secure attachment is a significant predictor of relationship satisfaction, influencing both self and partner.
- Dyadic coping plays a crucial, partially mediating role in how attachment impacts relationship quality.
- Secure representations of early experiences facilitate using partners as a secure base, but other factors also contribute to relationship quality.
Keywords:
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