Relationship (in)congruency may differently impact mental health
Int. j. clin. health psychol. (Internet)
; 23(3)jul.-sep. 2023. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-218536
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ES1.1
Localização: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
Background:
Being involved in romantic relationships has historically been related to better mental health compared to being single. However, research exploring heterogeneity within these status groups is still understudied. Our study examined the role of (in)congruency between relationship desire, dismissal, satisfaction with relationship status, and current relationship status on the mental health measured in terms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and romantic loneliness.Method:
The online questionnaire survey included 790 participants aged 18 40 (M = 26.51, SD = 5.60) at baseline and 421 at a 1-month follow-up. Participants represented five relationship statuses (single, casual dating, LAT relationships, cohabitation, and engagement/marriage).Results:
Our results suggest that greater relationship desire and dismissal at baseline were associated with higher anxiety and depression in casual daters one month later, while greater relationship desire was linked to lower anxiety for individuals in living apart together relationships (LATs). Higher relationship dismissal in casual daters and engaged/married individuals was associated with lower insomnia. Higher satisfaction with relationship status was associated with lower depression in single individuals and lower romantic loneliness in cohabitors and engaged/married individuals.Conclusions:
This study highlights that relationship (in)congruency may operate differently across various relationship status subgroups on mental health outcomes. (AU)
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Coleções:
Bases de dados nacionais
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Espanha
Base de dados:
IBECS
Assunto principal:
Saúde Mental
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Relações Interpessoais
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Int. j. clin. health psychol. (Internet)
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Adam Mickiewicz University/Poland
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Wesleyan University/USA