Interpersonal relationships and irrationality as predictors of life satisfaction

Froh, Jeffrey J.; Fives, Christopher J.; Fuller, J. Ryan; Jacofsky, Matthew; Terjesen, Mark D.; Yurkewicz, Charles

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“…Thus, relationship functioning may deteriorate as a result of negative perceptions of social relationships. Establishing and maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships is associated with better well-being (Birditt & Antonucci, 2007; Brannan et al, 2013; Demir & Orthel, 2011; Froh et al, 2007; Ryff, 1989). Poor perceptions of and consequent difficulties in social relationships may result in overall dissatisfaction with life.…”

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“…Previous research supports the hypothesis that perceptions of social relationships are associated with life satisfaction. Froh et al (2007) explored the association between interpersonal relationships, irrationality, and life satisfaction among a sample of young adults. Most of the sample consisted of college students, although approximately 12% of the sample was recruited from an outpatient treatment center.…”

Section: Links Between Perceptions Of Social Relationships and Life Smentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mediators of the Association Between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Young Adult Men’s Life Satisfaction

Pierce

Abbey

Wegner

2015

J Interpers Violence

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Childhood emotional maltreatment has been linked to a wide range of deleterious physical and psychological adult health outcomes. The present study extends past research by examining the effects of childhood emotional maltreatment on young adult men's life satisfaction through its effects on hostility and perceptions of social relationships. Participants were 423 single men who completed two interviews 1 year apart. As hypothesized, the association between self-reported childhood emotional maltreatment and adult life satisfaction was mediated through general hostility, rejection sensitivity in romantic relationships, and perceptions of male friends' social support. These findings suggest that interventions which address distorted perceptions of romantic partners and friends might reduce the negative impact of childhood emotional maltreatment.

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Mediators of the Association Between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Young Adult Men’s Life Satisfaction

Pierce

Abbey

Wegner

2015

J Interpers Violence

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“…A recent representative study (Froh et al, 2007) investigated the relationship of irrational beliefs (not rational beliefs) and interpersonal relationships to life satisfaction employing a combined sample of psychotherapy and college under-graduates. Results indicated that interpersonal relations mediated the association between global irrationality and life satisfaction.…”

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Albert Ellis: Unsung hero of positive psychology

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Froh

DiGiuseppe

et al. 2010

The Journal of Positive Psychology

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The contributions of Albert Ellis to the understanding of human happiness including his suggestions for living a happier life have not been represented in the field of positive psychology. This article presents Ellis' theoretical constructs associated with his conception of happiness (dual nature of human psyche, self-actualization, purpose and goals of life and short-and long-term happiness). Eleven of Ellis' rational principles of living (e.g. self-interest, self-direction, self-acceptance, commitment to absorbing activities, hedonism) are presented. When consistently applied in practice, they may help people to experience frequent positive affect, less frequent and intense negative emotions and high life satisfaction. It will show how Ellis' ABC-DE scientific method can be used with individuals to lessen unhappiness. Suggestions are provided for research into associations between rationality and happiness as well as the impact of different rationality-based interventions on happiness.

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“…Unsurprisingly, other studies have also demonstrated a relationship between cognitive constructs and interpersonal functioning. However, most of these studies focused on how intermediate beliefs (such as cognitive constructs consisting of dysfunctional attitudes and irrational beliefs) relate to three main categories of interpersonal functioning: reduced satisfaction in ones’ relationships (Froh et al., ), perceived levels of social support (Halamandaris & Power, ), and interpersonal skill deficits (Olinger, Kuiper & Shaw, ). Perhaps more importantly, these cognitive processes have been examined in individuals without depression.…”

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Bridging the gap between cognitive and interpersonal variables in depression

D'Iuso

Dobson

Watkins‐Martin

et al. 2018

Couns and Psychother Res

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Background Cognitive and interpersonal variables are often understood to be related to the etiology and maintenance of major depression. However, few studies have examined the relationship between these two constructs. Aim This study examined the association between cognitive errors (CEs) most commonly endorsed among individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) and their interpersonal functioning. Method These processes were examined early in psychotherapy and at the end of 20 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy for depression. Therapy transcripts of 42 clients with MDD were rated for CEs using the Cognitive Error Rating Scale (CERS: Drapeau, Perry & Dunkley, 2008) and for interpersonal behaviors using the Structural Analysis of Social Behavior (SASB: Benjamin & Cushing, 2000). Findings Results of this study revealed significant associations between CEs and interpersonal behaviors early in treatment and at the end of treatment. Implications of these findings are discussed in the context of improving psychotherapy process and outcome.

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Interpersonal relationships and irrationality as predictors of life satisfaction

Cited by 22 publications

References 37 publications

Mediators of the Association Between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Young Adult Men’s Life Satisfaction

Mediators of the Association Between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Young Adult Men’s Life Satisfaction

Albert Ellis: Unsung hero of positive psychology

Bridging the gap between cognitive and interpersonal variables in depression

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