Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
8-2010
Publisher
Elsevier
Source Publication
Journal of Research in Personality
Source ISSN
0092-6566
Abstract
Research has demonstrated associations between relationship satisfaction and personality traits. Using the Actor–Partner Interdependence Model, we explored associations between self-reported relationship satisfaction in couples (n = 118) and various measures of normal and abnormal personality, including higher-order dimensions of PE/Extraversion, NE/Neuroticism, Constraint (CON), and their lower-order facets. We also examined gender differences and moderators of associations. Consistent with the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation Model, self- and partner-reported NE and PE were related to satisfaction, and their lower-order traits demonstrated differential associations with satisfaction. Further, abnormal personality traits specific to the interpersonal domain and personality disorder symptoms demonstrated effects. Relationship length emerged as a significant moderator, with associations weakening as relationship duration increased.
Recommended Citation
Stroud, Catherine B.; Durbin, C. Emily; Saigal, Seema D.; and Knobloch-Fedders, Lynne M., "Normal and Abnormal Personality Traits are Associated with Marital Satisfaction for both Men and Women: An Actor–Partner Interdependence Model Analysis" (2010). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 366.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/366
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Research in Personality, Vol. 44, No. 4 (August 2010): 466-477. DOI. © 2010 Elsevier B.V. Used with permission.
Lynne M. Knobloch-Fedders was affiliated with Northwestern University at the time of publication.