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The role of relational mobility in relationship quality and well-being
- Source :
- Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. 39:3728-3752
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2022.
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Abstract
- This paper examined the associations among: (1) the perceived freedom to initiate and end interpersonal relationships ( relational mobility), (2) relationship quality, and (3) well-being. Across 38 nations, people in nations with higher relational mobility reported greater well-being, which was explained by higher-quality relationships with close others (Study 1A). This effect was replicated at the individual level, after controlling for extraversion and socio-economic status (Study 1B). Finally, first-year college students with higher relational mobility reported receiving more social support from new friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, which explained those students’ higher well-being during the pandemic (Study 2). Together, this work demonstrates that relational mobility can explain enhanced well-being across nations, individuals, and life circumstances, and indicates potential avenues for interventions that increase the well-being of individuals and societies.
Details
- ISSN :
- 14603608 and 02654075
- Volume :
- 39
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........3a69985980cf5af09d00700b5afb7c60