scholarly journals Preprint: Perception of Communal Motives in Couples: Accuracy, Bias, and their Associations with Relationship Length

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Pusch ◽  
Felix D. Schönbrodt ◽  
Caroline Zygar-Hoffmann ◽  
Birk Hagemeyer
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Relationship Length ◽  
Biasing Effects ◽  
Motivational Bias

Can romantic partners accurately perceive each other’s communal motives, or are these perceptions biased by their own motivational hopes and fears? This study used datafrom N = 1,905 partnered participants to examine the extent to which partnerperceptions of communal motives correspond to targets’ (accuracy) and perceivers’(motivational bias) explicit and implicit communal motives. Our results indicate thatexplicit communal motives and implicit communal approach motives can be (a)accurately inferred and (b) positively bias communal motive perception. Furthermore,there was no evidence for moderation of either accuracy or motivational bias byrelationship length. These findings point to the early visibility of both implicit andexplicit motives in couples, as well as their persistent biasing effects on partnerperception.

scholarly journals Eroticism versus Nurturance: How Eroticism and Nurturance Differs in Polyamorous and Monogamous Relationships

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhonda Nicole Balzarini ◽  
Christoffer Dharma ◽  
SHaRe Lab ◽  
Taylor Kohut
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Primary Partner ◽  
Relationship Length

Romantic partners provide both erotic and nurturing experiences, though these may emerge more strongly in different phases of a relationship. Unlike individuals in monogamous relationships, those in polyamorous relationships can pursue multiple romantic relationships simultaneously, potentially allowing them to experience higher levels of eroticism and nurturance. This research examined eroticism and nurturance among individuals in polyamorous and monogamous relationships. As expected, polyamorous participants experienced less eroticism but more nurturance in their relationships with their primary partner compared to secondary. Furthermore, people in polyamorous relationships reported more nurturance with primary partners and eroticism with secondary partners compared to people in monogamous relationships. These findings suggest that polyamory may provide a unique opportunity for individuals to experience both eroticism and nurturance simultaneously.Keywords: polyamory; monogamy; nurturance; eroticism; relationship length

Evaluating the Physical Attractiveness of Oneself and One’s Romantic Partner

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viren Swami ◽  
Stefan Stieger ◽  
Tanja Haubner ◽  
Martin Voracek ◽  
Adrian Furnham
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Physical Attractiveness ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Romantic Partner ◽  
Personality Factor ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Relationship Length ◽  
Body Components

The present study sought to extend recent work by examining individual and relationship variables that predict the love-is-blind bias, that is, a tendency to perceive one’s romantic partner as more attractive than oneself. A sample of 113 men and 143 women completed a battery of tests that included various demographic, individual difference, and relationship-related measures. Results provided support for a love-is-blind bias, in that both women and men rated their romantic partners as significantly more attractive than themselves on overall attractiveness and the attractiveness of various body components. Results also showed that the Big Five personality factor of Extraversion, self-esteem, relationship satisfaction, and romantic love were positively correlated with the love-is-blind bias, whereas relationship length and playful love were negatively correlated with the bias. The results of this study are considered in relation to previous work on positive partner illusions.

An Initial Investigation of Suicide Attempt Disclosures Among US Veterans

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Brooke A. Ammerman ◽  
Sarah P. Carter ◽  
Heather M. Gebhardt ◽  
Jonathan Buchholz ◽  
Mark A. Reger
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Professional Care ◽  
Patient Disclosure ◽  
Previous Suicide Attempt

Abstract. Background: Patient disclosure of prior suicidal behaviors is critical for effectively managing suicide risk; however, many attempts go undisclosed. Aims: The current study explored how responses following a suicide attempt disclosure may relate to help-seeking outcomes. Method: Participants included 37 veterans with a previous suicide attempt receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment. Veterans reported on their most and least helpful experiences disclosing their suicide attempt to others. Results: Veterans disclosed their suicide attempt to approximately eight individuals. Mental health professionals were the most cited recipient of their most helpful disclosure; romantic partners were the most common recipient of their least helpful disclosures. Positive reactions within the context of the least helpful disclosure experience were positively associated with a sense of connection with the disclosure recipient. Positive reactions within the most helpful disclosure experience were positively associated with the likelihood of future disclosure. No reactions were associated with having sought professional care or likelihood of seeking professional care. Limitations: The results are considered preliminary due to the small sample size. Conclusion: Findings suggest that while positive reactions may influence suicide attempt disclosure experiences broadly, additional research is needed to clarify factors that drive the decision to disclose a suicide attempt to a professional.

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