Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

6 p.

Publication Date

6-2011

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

Personality and Individual Differences

Source ISSN

0191-8869

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2011.02.018

Abstract

Individual differences in relational-interdependent self-construal (RISC) are associated with positive relationship characteristics. This suggests that RISC is positively associated with the degree to which individuals view their relationships as communally-oriented (i.e., governed by norms of responsiveness), which should in turn be associated with increased use of pro-relationship behaviors. Thus, the current study explored the associations between RISC, communal strength, and pro-relationship behaviors in friendships. As predicted, RISC was positively associated with pro-relationship behavior use, but this association was mediated by greater communal strength. This suggests that increased RISC is associated with greater relationship satisfaction because the manner in which individuals view their relationships (i.e., communally) explains the association between RISC and constructive relationship behavior.

Comments

Accepted version. Personality and Individual Differences, Vol. 50, No. 8 (June 2011): 1243-1248. DOI. © 2011 Elsevier. Used with permission.

NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Personality and Individual Differences. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Personality and Individual Differences, VOL 50, ISSUE 8, June 2011, DOI.

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