Adult Attachment and Personality as Predictors of Jealousy in Romantic Relationships

Richter, Marina; Schlegel, Katja; Thomas, Philipp; Troche, Stefan J.

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.861481

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“…These findings align with studies reporting that individuals with low self-esteem (Moyano et al, 2017), a more anxious and less close attachment style (Fleuriet et al, 2014; Marshall et al, 2013), and with more neuroticism (Seidman, 2019) also report more SoMJ. Furthermore, except for the small correlation with the openness to experience dimension, which is consistent with the report by Richter et al (2022), the DJS exhibited no association with the other Big Five personality dimensions. These results provide overall evidence for both convergent validity in a lenient sense and discriminant validity.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Individuals with high neuroticism tend to report greater instability in their relationships and may be more prone to feeling threatened by a potential rival, resulting in more jealous feelings (Karakurt, 2012;Khanchandani & Durham, 2009). Previous studies found medium-effect sizes for the positive association between neuroticism and jealousy (Buunk, 1997;Dijkstra & Barelds, 2008;Gehl, 2010;Melamed, 1991;Richter et al, 2022). For the other Big Five traits, there is very little theorizing in relation to jealousy, and no consistent associations have been found across studies (Richter et al, 2022;Wade & Walsh, 2008).…”

Section: Romantic Jealousy and Social Media-induced Jealousymentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Previous studies found medium-effect sizes for the positive association between neuroticism and jealousy (Buunk, 1997;Dijkstra & Barelds, 2008;Gehl, 2010;Melamed, 1991;Richter et al, 2022). For the other Big Five traits, there is very little theorizing in relation to jealousy, and no consistent associations have been found across studies (Richter et al, 2022;Wade & Walsh, 2008). Therefore, we expect the DJS to show a medium positive correlation with neuroticism as evidence for convergent validity in the lenient sense, and we expect low or close to zero correlations with the other Big Five traits as evidence for discriminant validity.…”

Section: Romantic Jealousy and Social Media-induced Jealousymentioning

confidence: 96%

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The Green-Eyed Monster in Social Media – Development and Validation of a Digital Jealousy Scale

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Romantic jealousy describes a feeling when individuals suspect losing their romantic partner to a potential rival. Social media has a high potential to trigger romantic jealousy as it offers almost unlimited opportunities to build social relationships. Thus, it is unsurprising that many studies are now examining social media‐induced jealousy (SoMJ). However, there has been a lack of standardized instruments that can capture SoMJ independently of a specific social media platform. In the present two studies, we developed the 9-item Digital Jealousy Scale (DJS) in German and English and examined its psychometric properties using three heterogeneous samples from Germany and the United Kingdom. The postulated one-factor structure fitted the data very well. Additionally, construct validity was established by showing the expected correlations between the DJS and personality variables such as other jealousy measures, attachment dimensions, self-esteem, and the Big Five dimensions. The DJS is thus a valuable instrument to assess SoMJ.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Section: Romantic Jealousy and Social Media-induced Jealousymentioning

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“…The different insecure attachment styles are related to less positive romantic relationships in adulthood. The relationships are characterised by less interdependence, trust, commitment and satisfaction, as well as greater relational jealousy and perceived intrusiveness from the romantic partner [51,52]. Both an anxious and avoidant attachment style are considered risk factors for the expression of aggression towards one's partner [53].…”

Section: Attachment Patterns In Adult Romantic Relationshipsmentioning

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Intergenerational Attachment Styles, Emotional Regulation and Relational Outcomes in Couples Therapy

Ibrahim¹,

Palit²,

Mathews³

2023

Family Therapy - Recent Advances in Clinical and Crisis Settings

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This chapter focuses on the theoretical basis behind intergenerational attachment styles and how they present in romantic relationships. In this chapter, we review the conceptual literature on attachment styles, their development and maintenance across the lifespan. We also explore the role of mutual emotional regulation in disrupting relational distress and improving relationship functioning. We proceed to synthesise efficacy studies and evidence-based research on relational interventions with couples, most commonly presenting concerns in couples therapy and the role of couples therapy in improving romantic relationships across cultural contexts, gender and sexuality identifications. We summarise what has worked, with whom and why while reviewing the various measures and types of clinical interventions offered to couples and report on change scores in outcomes of attachment avoidance/anxiety, relational conflict, relationship functioning and partner satisfaction. Finally, the book chapter presents three case studies with South-Asian couples across diverse life stages, relationship statuses, gender identities and sexual orientations using attachment-based and emotion-focused interventions.

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“…For respondents with an anxious attachment style, love has no time limit, so when a relationship ends, love turns into great pain, suffering, and can lead to depression. M. Richter and K. Schlegel argue that because of the fear of being abandoned, people with an anxious attachment style are more likely to perceive other people as rivals, so they suffer from jealousy [22]. Respondents who are realistic about love belong mainly to the avoidant type.…”

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Empirical Indicators of the Relationship between Attachment Style and Attitude to Love in Early Maturity

Литвинова¹,

Staryk²

2022

Scientific Bulletin of Mukachevo State University Series “Pedagogy and Psychology”

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The paper focuses on the investigation of the phenomenon of love and the attachment style in early maturity, the study of which is conditioned by the increasing number of divorces, interpersonal conflicts in young couples, the lack of understanding that the attitude to love in adulthood can be associated with the attachment style formed at an early age. The actualisation of this problem is of practical value in the context of providing psychological support to young couples on the way to building harmonious interpersonal relationships. The purpose of the study was to provide a theoretical substantiation and empirical analysis of the influence of attachment style on the attitude to love. To achieve the goal and solve the tasks, a set of methods was used: theoretical – analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalisation; empirical – observations, conversations, ascertaining experiment, online testing (questionnaire “Your attitude to love” by E. Ilyin, the method “Test for reliability/unreliability of attachment” by E.Chen to identify attachment style and patterns of behaviour in relationships during a stressful situation; test “Manifestation of unreliable attachment” by E. Chen, an associative technique developed by the author regarding the attitude to the phenomenon of love “Love – is...” with subsequent content-analysis); methods of quantitative and qualitative data processing. The analysis of theoretical approaches to the study of the problems of attachment and love, which are considered by representatives of the psychoanalytic school, humanistic psychology, etc., is carried out. A pilot study using both standardised self-reports and content analysis of words-associations to the word “love”, established that the majority of respondents are characterised by romanticisation of love, a lack of understanding that love is a feeling that requires a responsible attitude towards a partner. It is stated that the attachment style that is formed in early childhood can be a factor influencing the attitude to love, to close relationships at a later age. Given this fact, psychological work to understand these phenomena should begin as early as high school, where psychological education can develop skills for interpersonal communication, responsible relationships in couples, and responsible parenthood in the future

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Adult Attachment and Personality as Predictors of Jealousy in Romantic Relationships

Cited by 13 publications

References 50 publications

The Green-Eyed Monster in Social Media – Development and Validation of a Digital Jealousy Scale

The Green-Eyed Monster in Social Media – Development and Validation of a Digital Jealousy Scale

Intergenerational Attachment Styles, Emotional Regulation and Relational Outcomes in Couples Therapy

Empirical Indicators of the Relationship between Attachment Style and Attitude to Love in Early Maturity

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