A primer on studying effects of relationship duration in dyadic research: Contrasting cross-sectional and longitudinal approaches

Brauer, Kay; Sendatzki, Rebekka; Proyer, René T.

doi:10.1177/02654075221074677

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“…This is not surprising, as a recent meta-analysis with longitudinal studies from the general (i.e., presumably mostly heterosexual) population found evidence for non-linear relations between relationship satisfaction and age and relationship length respectively (Bühler et al, 2021 ). Thus, our cross-sectional, between-person design (as well as evidence cited above) does not allow for an understanding of the longitudinal, within-person (and within-couple) effects of these variables on relationship quality (see Brauer et al, 2022 , for an in-depth discussion).…”

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Intimate Pride: a Tri-Nation Study on Associations between Positive Minority Identity Aspects and Relationship Quality in Sexual Minorities from German-Speaking Countries

Siegel

Randall

Lannutti

et al. 2022

Int J Appl Posit Psychol

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Investigations into the intimate relationships of sexual minorities are proliferating, but often adopt a deficit-oriented and US-centered perspective. In this tri-nation online study with sexual minority participants from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland (N = 571), we (i) assessed the construct validity of the German version of a well-known measure for positive minority identity aspects (the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Positive Identity Measure; LGB-PIM), and (ii) explored associations between these aspects (self-awareness, authenticity, community, capacity for intimacy, and social justice) and self-reported relationship quality. Model fit of the German version of the LGB-PIM was deemed acceptable. Higher levels of positive minority identity aspects showed small to moderate associations with higher levels of relationship quality in bivariate analyses, but only capacity for intimacy was linked to relationship quality in higher-order models (controlling for country, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship length, and psychological distress). Results remained robust in several sensitivity analyses. Our results highlight the differential role of positive identity aspects for relationship functioning, with capacity for intimacy as a fruitful leverage point for therapeutic work.

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Intimate Pride: a Tri-Nation Study on Associations between Positive Minority Identity Aspects and Relationship Quality in Sexual Minorities from German-Speaking Countries

Siegel

Randall

Lannutti

et al. 2022

Int J Appl Posit Psychol

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“…For the relations between SOA and acquaintanceship length and intensity, we expected to find support for the acquaintanceship effect (i.e., higher agreement in dyads who had been acquainted longer). Literature suggests that the development of SOA over time is nonlinear, with a stronger increase in the early stages of relationships compared to later stages (Brauer et al, 2022a). To account for this, we employed polynomial regression analyses (response surface analyses; RSA) instead of a linear analysis approach.…”

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Exploring the acquaintanceship effect for the accuracy of judgments of traits and profiles of adult playfulness

Brauer

Sendatzki

Proyer

2023

Journal of Personality

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ObjectiveWe aimed to extend the research on the interpersonal perception of adult playfulness (global and facets: Other‐directed, Lighthearted, Intellectual, and Whimsical [OLIW]) by testing whether judgmental accuracy relates to indicators of acquaintanceship.BackgroundPlayfulness has been found to contribute to social relationships.MethodUsing data from 658 dyads (1,318 participants) who had been acquainted for 1 month to 62.2 years, we computed measurement invariance analyses and self–other agreement (SOA) for the facets and profiles of playfulness. We operationalized acquaintanceship as length of acquaintanceship, relationship type (friends, family, and partners), and intensity of acquaintanceship. We tested acquaintanceship effects with multigroup latent analyses and response surface analyses.ResultsSelf‐ and other ratings of playfulness showed scalar measurement invariance and robust SOA in traits and distinctive profiles (≥ .37). There was only minor evidence for acquaintanceship effects for relationship duration (only Intellectual playfulness), and group comparisons showed that friends yielded lower SOA in profiles than dyads of family members and couples.ConclusionConsidering that playfulness can be accurately perceived even at zero acquaintance, we discuss whether playfulness is a “good trait” (high trait visibility) in which acquaintanceship plays a minor role. We also discuss methodological considerations for detecting acquaintanceship effects during relationship formation.

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“…However, due to lack of long-term data, causality cannot be established. Our data only permit comparisons between couples, not within couples (Brauer et al, 2022). Though, the length of relationship might be related to relationship quality independent of sexual satisfaction.…”

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The Association Between Relationship Orientation, Relationship Quality and Sexual Satisfaction

Herzberg

Wildfang

Quittschalle

2022

Int J Appl Posit Psychol

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Although, uncommitted dating via online apps is widespread, most people find value in long-term, trusting relationships. From a social and evolutionary point of view, it has been theorized that mating strategies, and, in particular, short-term strategies make some relationships more vulnerable than others. In our study, we examined short- and long-term relationship orientation and their association with relationship quality. We analysed data from 395 heterosexual couples using the actor-partner-interdependence model in order to explore effects on individuals and couples. Results demonstrated that short-term orientation was associated with lower levels of relationship quality and an increased likelihood of complaints about the partner and the relationship. Long-term relationship orientation, on the other hand, was associated with higher levels of relationship quality. In addition, higher levels of sexual satisfaction mediate the association between short-term orientation and relationship quality. In-depth analyses revealed gender- and couple effects.

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A primer on studying effects of relationship duration in dyadic research: Contrasting cross-sectional and longitudinal approaches

Cited by 12 publications

References 52 publications

Intimate Pride: a Tri-Nation Study on Associations between Positive Minority Identity Aspects and Relationship Quality in Sexual Minorities from German-Speaking Countries

Intimate Pride: a Tri-Nation Study on Associations between Positive Minority Identity Aspects and Relationship Quality in Sexual Minorities from German-Speaking Countries

Exploring the acquaintanceship effect for the accuracy of judgments of traits and profiles of adult playfulness

The Association Between Relationship Orientation, Relationship Quality and Sexual Satisfaction

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