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The Role of Early Adaptive Schemas in Heterosexual Romantic Relationships
Sexuality and Culture, Vol.27, pp.390-414
2023
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Abstract
The current study aimed to examine the emerging role of early adaptive schemas within heterosexual romantic relationships. In accordance with schema theory, it was hypothesised that endorsing greater early adaptive schemas would predict higher levels of relationship quality. A total of 941 heterosexual adults (age, M = 32.44 years), who identified as being in a current romantic relationship (relationship duration, M = 7.92 years), completed questionnaires online. Early adaptive schemas were measured using the Young Positive Schema Questionnaire. Relationship quality was measured by relationship and sexual satisfaction. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that, after controlling for potential confounding variables, higher levels of the early adaptive schemas of Emotional Fulfilment and Self-Care predicted greater relationship and sexual satisfaction. The current findings suggest that specific early adaptive schemas may be beneficial for bolstering romantic relationship quality in heterosexual relationships. This preliminary evidence may inform the development of a more holistic schema-based couple therapy intervention. Specifically, one which incorporates the enhancement of early adaptive schemas to promote sexual and relationship wellbeing in couples. Future research is required to elucidate the explanatory mechanisms and to examine whether integrating early adaptive schemas into schema therapy does indeed have a positive effect on therapy outcomes.
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- Title
- The Role of Early Adaptive Schemas in Heterosexual Romantic Relationships
- Authors
- Madison Sundgren (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyAndrew Allen (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Sexuality and Culture, Vol.27, pp.390-414
- Publisher
- Springer New York LLC
- Date published
- 2023
- DOI
- 10.1007/s12119-022-10018-2
- ISSN
- 1936-4822; 1095-5143
- Copyright note
- This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if changes were made. The images or other third party material in this article are included in the article's Creative Commons licence, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the article's Creative Commons licence and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99676395602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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