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- Title
Fostering connection: A dyadic analysis of the relationships between mattering, attachment, and mental health.
- Authors
Ybarra, Jacob A.; Seedall, Ryan B.
- Abstract
In this study, we used data from 100 heterosexual couples in a committed, romantic relationship to better understand the relationship between perceived mattering (PM) and attachment, and to explore how PM relates to various mental health and relationship outcomes. A linear mixed‐effects model examining both actor and partner effects revealed that men reported lower PM in the relationship when their female partner was higher in attachment avoidance. In addition, higher levels of attachment avoidance or attachment anxiety were significantly associated with lower PM for both men and women. A dyadic path analysis model revealed that higher actor and partner PM was significantly associated with higher couple satisfaction and stronger constructive communication patterns for men and women. Stronger needs‐based communication was significantly associated with stronger constructive communication for men and women, as well as lower anxiety for women.
- Subjects
MAN-woman communication; MENTAL health; SATISFACTION; COUPLES; PATH analysis (Statistics)
- Publication
Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 2024, Vol 50, Issue 3, p649
- ISSN
0194-472X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jmft.12720