Don't leave me: the effect of dependency and emotions in relationship conflict

Inmaculada Valor-Segura*, Fransisca Exposito, Miguel Moya, Esther Kluwer

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Abstract

Two studies examined how the effect of dependency and emotions on the dynamics of relationship conflict differs between men and women. In Study 1, 96 women and 67 men were presented with conflict situations that might occur in their relationship; the probability of aggression, anger, and dependency was measured. Results showed that anger mediated the relationship between dependency and the intention to use aggression, in men, but not in women. In Study 2, 95 women and 65 men wrote about a conflict situation that they had experienced with their partner; loyalty, guilt, and dependency were measured. Results showed that dependency predicted loyalty among women, and that this effect was mediated by guilt.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)579-587
JournalJournal of Applied Social Psychology
Volume44
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2014

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