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ERIC Number: EJ746370
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Oct
Pages: 7
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0167
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Dyadic Perfectionism as a Predictor of Relationship Continuity and Distress among College Students
Lopez, Frederick G.; Fons-Scheyd, Alia; Morua, Wendy; Chaliman, Rebecca
Journal of Counseling Psychology, v53 n4 p543-549 Oct 2006
This study examined the nature and impact of dyadic perfectionism over a 3-month interval within a sample of 116 college students who were currently involved in an intimate heterosexual relationship. Dyadic perfectionism scores were stable and correlated as expected with scores on concurrent measures of adult attachment orientations and relationship satisfaction. Logistic regression analyses revealed that, controlling for initial commitment status and adult attachment orientations, Time 1 dyadic perfectionism scores significantly and uniquely predicted relationship continuity 3 months later. Lastly, controlling for social desirability, relationship commitment status, and Time 1 adult attachment orientation scores, Time 1 dyadic perfectionism scores also uniquely predicted Time 2 relationship distress. Findings provide additional evidence that dyadic perfectionism is a risk factor for relationship dysfunction.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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