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How individuals perceive their partner's relationship behaviors when worrying about finances
Johanna Peetz1, Odin Fisher-Skau1, Samantha Joel2
1Carleton University, Canada.
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
|June 3, 2024
Summary
Financial worries negatively impact close relationships. Increased financial worry is linked to perceiving less support and more negative behaviors from partners, potentially due to biased perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Financial worries, defined as negative thoughts and feelings about finances, can influence interpersonal dynamics.
- Understanding the link between financial stress and relationship functioning is crucial for relationship well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between financial worry and perceived partner behaviors in close relationships.
- To explore whether biased perceptions mediate the relationship between financial worry and relationship functioning.
Main Methods:
- Two studies were conducted with couples (N = 97 and N = 99).
- Participants recalled their partner's behaviors during a disagreement (Study 1) or over the past week (Study 2).
- Financial worry and perceptions of partner support and negativity were assessed.
Main Results:
- Higher financial worry correlated with recalling less supportive partner behavior during disagreements.
- Increased financial worry was associated with perceiving more negative partner behaviors.
- Analyses suggested that biased perceptions contribute to this association, even after controlling for own and partner's behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Financial worry is significantly linked to how individuals perceive their partner's actions within a relationship.
- Biased perceptions may play a role in how financial stress distorts relationship experiences.
- Addressing financial stress could be beneficial for improving relationship functioning and satisfaction.
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