Affinity-Maintenance Strategies and Relationship Satisfaction
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This study examined the influence of affinity maintenance strategies (i.e., positivity, openness, assurances and sharing tasks) on relationship satisfaction. An individual's perception of his or her partner's affinity-maintenance behaviors was investigated. Gender differences and sex-role attitudes were also examined. Using Stafford and Canary's (1991) Affinity-Maintenance Strategy Measure and Hendrick's (1988) Relationship Assessment Scale, positive correlations were found between the frequency of positivity and relationship satisfaction for males and females. The perception of partner's use of sharing tasks was positively correlated with relationship satisfaction. Gender differences were not found in how frequently males or females utilized affinity-maintenance strategies within their relationship. Using Hem's Sex Role Inventory (1974), subjects rating high in expressiveness utilized affinity-maintenance strategies more than subjects rating low in expressiveness. Implications for future research and couple's therapy are discussed.
DOI: 10.25777/snv5-4d95
Author: Jernigan, Carla J.
Institution: Old Dominion University
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6927091068
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