Relationships at risk: How the perceived risk of ending a romantic relationship influences the intensity of romantic affect and relationship commitment

Abstract Background Influenza is a major public health issue, with the primary preventive measure being an annual influenza vaccination. Nevertheless, vaccination coverage among the at-risk population is low. Our understanding of the behaviour of the influenza virus during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic is limited, meaning influenza vaccination is still recommended for individuals at risk for severe complications due to influenza infection. The aim of the study is to determine the intention to vaccinate against seasonal influenza among the at-risk population in the 2020-21 campaign during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and to analyse the factors which influence such intention. Methods Cross-sectional telephone survey of adults (aged over 18) with risk factors in central Catalonia where the need for the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (SIV) was recommended. Results A total of 434 participants responded to the survey, 43.3% of whom intended to be vaccinated against influenza for the 2020-2021 influenza season, 40.8% had no intention to be vaccinated and 15.9% were uncertain or did not express their opinion. The intention to get vaccinated against influenza is associated with having dependents, the individual’s perception of the risk of being infected with influenza and the perceived risk of transmission to dependents. It is also associated with age, whether the individual had received influenza vaccine the previous season or any other season before. The best predictors of the intention to vaccinate are the individual’s perception of the risk of catching influenza and whether the individual had been vaccinated in the previous season. Conclusions Intention to vaccinate can be a good predictor of individual behaviour in relation to vaccination. During the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic many individuals are hesitant to influenza vaccination. In order to improve influenza vaccination coverage in people included in risk groups, it is necessary to promote educational actions, especially among those who express doubts.

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A Group Therapy Approach to Facilitate Integration of Risk Information for Women at Risk for Breast Cancer

The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/070674379804300405 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 43 (4) ◽

pp. 375-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Mary Jane Esplen ◽

Brenda Toner ◽

Jonathan Hunter ◽

Gordon Glendon ◽

Kate Butler ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

At Risk ◽

Family History ◽

Group Therapy ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Positive Family History ◽

Risk Information ◽

Degree Relative ◽

Therapy Approach ◽

History Of

Objective: To describe and illustrate elements of a group counselling approach designed to enhance the communication of risk information on breast cancer (BC) to women with a family history of this disease. Breast cancer is a leading cause of female cancer death. The most important risk factor for BC is a positive family history in at least 1 first-degree relative, and approximately one-third of women with BC have a family history of the disease. Recent evidence suggests that there is a significant psychological impact associated with having a family history of BC, and this may influence the psychological adjustment and response to being counselled for personal risk. New counselling approaches are required. Method: This paper describes a group therapy approach that incorporates principles of supportive-expressive therapy designed to address the emotional impact of being at risk for BC and to promote accuracy of perceived risk. The key elements of the intervention are described along with clinical illustrations from groups that are part of an ongoing study to develop and standardize the group therapy. Conclusion: Qualitative data from the groups suggest that this model of therapy is both feasible and effective.

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The factors influencing CoP activities and their impact on relationship commitment and individual performance

Journal of Knowledge Management ◽

10.1108/jkm-06-2013-0233 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 75-91 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Heeyoung Jang ◽

Ilsang Ko

Keyword(s):

Organizational Support ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Social Norm ◽

Individual Performance ◽

Equation Model ◽

Relationship Commitment ◽

Content Type ◽

Online Activities ◽

And Performance

Purpose – The objective of this study is to identify the factors that affect CoP activation and performance variables obtainable through CoP activities, and to gain greater insight into their relationships and the mechanisms. In particular, this paper intends to illustrate the role of perceived risk factor for the loss of uniqueness of one's own knowledge in terms of their influence on CoP activities. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, the human behaviours were divided into online and offline CoP activities and adopted affirmative affect and social norm from the Triandis model. In addition, the paper considered perceived expectation, perceived risk, and organization support as independent variables. These would accelerate online and offline activities in the community of practice. The paper considered relationship commitment and individual performance in the context of performance evaluations via CoP activities. A structural equation model was developed with research variables and hypotheses. Findings – As the consequence of the empirical assessment of the variables influencing the on/offline activities of a CoP, social norm, perceived expectation, perceived risk, and organizational support showed significantly influential relationships with online activities, and affirmative affect, perceived expectation, and organizational support evidenced significantly influential relationships with offline activities. However, with regard to online CoP activities, affirmative affect was not shown to be significant. As to offline activities, perceived risk was not shown to be significantly influential, while it was determined to significantly influence online activities in a negative direction. Originality/value – The results of this study demonstrated that on/offline CoP activities were significantly influential in terms both of relationship commitment and individual performance.

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Nonmarital Romantic Relationship Commitment and Leave Behavior: The Mediating Role of Dissolution Consideration

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin ◽

10.1177/0146167209337543 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 35 (9) ◽

pp. 1220-1232 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Laura E. VanderDrift ◽

Christopher R. Agnew ◽

Juan E. Wilson

Keyword(s):

Romantic Relationship ◽

Relationship Commitment ◽

Mediating Role

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Sexual Harassment of Students at Institutions of Higher Education: Variations in Students’ Experiences, Knowledge, and Perceptions Across Institutions

Feminist Criminology ◽

10.1177/15570851211062572 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 155708512110625

Author(s):

L. B. Klein ◽

Marie C. D. Stoner ◽

Nivedita L. Bhushan ◽

Grace E. Mulholland ◽

Bonnie S. Fisher ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

At Risk ◽

Sexual Assault ◽

Sexual Harassment ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Research Policy ◽

Sexual Misconduct ◽

Acquaintance Rape ◽

Institutions Of Higher Education

Attention to sexual misconduct has focused on acquaintance rape, leaving a need for research on less highly recognizable forms of harm. We estimated institution of higher education (IHE)-specific prevalence of yellow zone sexual harassment (SH) among students at 27 IHEs. We then examined SH and perceived risk of sexual assault/misconduct, knowledge regarding policies/resources, and perceptions of sexual misconduct response. Between 37.1% and 55.7% of students experienced SH. Harassed students were much more likely than non-harassed students to feel at risk for sexual misconduct and to have negative views of sexual misconduct response. Implications for research, policy, and prevention/response are discussed.

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Seeking and Ensuring Interdependence: Desiring Commitment and the Strategic Initiation and Maintenance of Close Relationships

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin ◽

10.1177/0146167219841633 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 46 (1) ◽

pp. 36-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kenneth Tan ◽

Christopher R. Agnew ◽

Benjamin W. Hadden

Keyword(s):

Romantic Relationship ◽

Close Relationships ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Interactive Effect ◽

Relationship Commitment ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

Relationship Outcomes ◽

Future Research Directions

The current research offers and examines the concept of commitment desirability, defined as the subjective desire to be involved in a committed romantic relationship at a given time. In pursuing their desire for a committed romance, how do individuals high in commitment desirability strategically ensure success? We suggest that high perceived partner commitment is sought by individuals who themselves desire to be involved in a committed relationship. In three studies involving individuals both currently involved and not involved in a relationship, we found support for the hypothesized interactive effect of commitment desirability and perceived partner commitment, such that greater commitment desirability was associated with more positive relationship outcomes, especially when partners were perceived to be high in commitment. The present research suggests that commitment desirability is a meaningful predictor of relationship attitudes and behaviors. Implications for understanding relationship commitment as well as future research directions are discussed.

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Sexual-risk behaviour, self-perceived risk and knowledge of sexually transmissible infections among young Australians attending a music festival

Sexual Health ◽

10.1071/sh06031 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 51 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Megan S. C. Lim ◽

Margaret E. Hellard ◽

Campbell K. Aitken ◽

Jane S. Hocking

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Risk Behaviour ◽

Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽

Unsafe Sex ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Metropolitan Regions ◽

Music Festival ◽

Multiple Partners ◽

Sexually Transmissible Infections

Background: Prevalences of sexually transmissible infections (STI), unsafe sex and abortions are increasing in Australia and people aged 16 to 29 are particularly at risk. We conducted a survey of behaviour, knowledge and perceptions of STI risk among young people attending a longstanding annual music festival called the Big Day Out. Methods: A structured questionnaire was administered to a cross-sectional sample of people aged 16 to 29 years attending a music festival (Big Day Out). Results: Completed questionnaires were collected from 939 participants (507 females, 432 males) whose median age was 20 years. Of the participants, 751 (80%) had ever had vaginal or anal sex. In the previous year, 48% had multiple partners and in the past 3 months 66% had a new partner. Of these, 224 (39%; 30% of those who had ever had sex) did not use condoms all or most of the time and were classified as being at risk of STI; however, only 24% of those so classified perceived that they were at risk of an STI. In total, 43% of all sexually experienced participants had not used a condom because they reported being drunk or high at the time. STI knowledge was poor overall and male participants, those living in non-metropolitan regions, those under the age of 20 and those with less schooling scored relatively poorly. Conclusions: Our data suggest that young men and women who attend the Big Day Out are sexually active young adults with limited knowledge of STI and blood-borne viruses who regularly engage in behaviours that put them at risk of infection.

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A Dyadic Test of the Association Between Trait Self-Control and Romantic Relationship Satisfaction

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2020.594476 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

Author(s):

Pei-Ying Zuo ◽

Johan C. Karremans ◽

Anouk Scheres ◽

Esther S. Kluwer ◽

William J. Burk ◽

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Keyword(s):

Relationship Satisfaction ◽

Romantic Relationship ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Relationship Commitment ◽

Self Control ◽

Heterosexual Couples ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Relationship Processes ◽

Partner Effect ◽

Romantic Relationship Satisfaction

Previous research has demonstrated that trait self-control is related to a range of positive romantic relationship processes, suggesting that trait self-control should be positively and robustly linked to relationship satisfaction in both partners in a romantic relationship. However, the existing empirical evidence is limited and mixed, especially regarding partner effects (i.e., the effect of one’s self-control on the partner’s relationship satisfaction). With three datasets of heterosexual couples (S1: N = 195 newlyweds, longitudinal; S2: N = 249 couples who transition into first parenthood, longitudinal; S3: N = 929 couples, cross-sectional), the present pre-registered studies examined: (1) the dyadic associations between trait self-control and relationship satisfaction both cross-sectionally and longitudinally, and (2) whether these effects hold when controlling for both partners’ relationship commitment. The results indicated a cross-sectional positive actor effect, some support for a positive cross-sectional partner effect, and only little support for a longitudinal actor (but not partner) effect. After controlling for relationship commitment, all effects of trait self-control on satisfaction diminished except for a longitudinal actor effect among women in Study 2. Potential explanations for the current results, and implications for theory and practice, are discussed.

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Sextual Intercourse: Considering Social–Cognitive Predictors and Subsequent Outcomes of Sexting Behavior in Adulthood

Archives of Sexual Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10508-019-01497-w ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (8) ◽

pp. 2367-2379 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Zara P. Brodie ◽

Claire Wilson ◽

Graham G. Scott

Keyword(s):

Sexual Satisfaction ◽

Sexual Behaviors ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Romantic Relationship ◽

Differential Reinforcement ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Real Life ◽

Cognitive Factors ◽

Context Specific

Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify specific social–cognitive factors that may influence the likelihood of engaging in sexting, and potential positive and negative outcomes of such behaviors, in adults. We asked 244 adult participants (64.5% women) to complete a set of online measures reflecting sexting engagement, social–cognitive factors (definitions, differential association, differential reinforcement, and imitation), and outcomes of sexting behavior (risky sexual behavior appraisal, sexual satisfaction, and relationship satisfaction). Results showed that 77.6% of our sample had sexted. Sexting in the context of a romantic relationship was predicted by differential reinforcement and friend imitation, while positive definitions of sexting alone predicted sexting someone outside the context of a romantic relationship. This indicates that motivations for sexting engagement may be context specific in adulthood. Those who had sexted demonstrated significantly higher sexual satisfaction than those who had never sexted. However, sexting outside of a romantic relationship predicted reduced perceived risk and heightened perceived benefit of engaging in real-life risky sexual behaviors. This suggests there may be both positive and negative implications of sexting engagement in adulthood.

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