Commitment and Dyadic Coping in Long-Term Relationships

Background: Previous research focused on relationship commitment as the outcome of high satisfaction, poor alternatives, and high investments. We propose that commitment is a prerequisite in highly satisfied couples, fostering relationship maintenance behavior such as positive dyadic coping. Method: Structural equation models identified the relationship between commitment, relationship satisfaction, and dyadic coping with data from 201 heterosexual couples with an average relationship length of 34 years. Results: The common fate model confirmed that relationship satisfaction mediated the effects between commitment and dyadic coping on a latent dyadic level. Additional analyses revealed that women’s satisfaction was mainly responsible for mediating effects between both partners’ commitment and dyadic coping. Conclusions: Findings support the essentiality of commitment for couples’ maintenance strategies and for consistency in long-term relationships.

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Do Worries About Cognitive Functioning and Concerns About Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Affect Psychological Well-Being?

Journal of Aging and Health ◽

10.1177/0898264316674535 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (8) ◽

pp. 1271-1287 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Stephen J. Cutler ◽

Corina Brăgaru

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Cognitive Functioning ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Older Persons ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Lagged Effects

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine if cognitive worries affect psychological well-being, if these effects are long-term, and if such concerns affect well-being more so among persons with a parent having Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Method: We used structural equation models with three waves of data collected from persons ages 40 to 60 at T1. We created summative scores on five indicators of concerns about cognitive functioning and worries about dementia. Well-being measures included depression, life satisfaction, stress, and mastery. Results: We found (a) cognitive worries at Waves 1, 2, and 3 were generally associated with lower levels of psychological well-being at each of these waves; (b) there was no evidence of long-term, lagged effects, and (c) these relationships were statistically similar across groups of adult children and controls. Discussion: Because concerns about cognitive functioning and developing AD are pervasive among middle-aged and older persons, practitioners should be aware of their potentially deleterious effect on psychological well-being.

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Sleep and Working Memory: Short-Term Links in Daily Life and Long-Term Associations

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab046.1280 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 331-331

Author(s):

Cornelia Wrzus ◽

Denis Gerstorf ◽

Ute Kunzmann ◽

Martin Katzorreck ◽

Oliver Schilling ◽

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Keyword(s):

Working Memory ◽

Cognitive Aging ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Memory Performance ◽

Cognitive Changes ◽

First Results ◽

Open Question

Abstract Sufficient sleep is relevant for both momentary cognitive functioning and long-term cognitive developments. However, which factors make people particularly vulnerable to the cognitive consequences of sleep loss remains an open question. Here, we obtained data from 122 young-old (66-69 years) and 35 very old (85-89 years) adults who provided six daily ambulatory assessments of working memory performance and daily sleep over one week, and long-term trajectories in processing speed and working memory performance. Our results add to current knowledge in three ways: First, results from multilevel structural equation models showed both too little and too much daily sleep was associated with poorer working memory in everyday life. Secondly, this association was independent of cognitive aging over the preceding four years. Thirdly, average sleep duration did not predict cognitive changes over the next year. Participants’ age and health as well as emotional functioning are discussed as further influences on the associations.

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The Long-Term Impact of Adolescent Adversity on Health in Middle and Older Adulthood: A Natural Experiment from the Chinese Send-Down Movement

American Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/aje/kwab035 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xin Ye ◽

Dawei Zhu ◽

Ping He

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Natural Experiment ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Life Course Perspective ◽

Self Rated Health ◽

The Difference ◽

Long Term Impact ◽

The Life Course ◽

The Impact

Abstract The 1950s–1970s Chinese send-down movement can be treated as a natural experiment to study the impact of adolescent exposure on subsequent health. This paper used China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) 2010 data to evaluate the long-term impact of the Chinese send-down movement on individuals health later in life. Drawing from the life course perspective, the results from the difference-in-difference model suggested that the send-down experience had a significant impact on worse self-rated health; the pathways from structural equation models showed that subsequent achievements—age of marriage and educational attainment—had mediating effects leading the send-down experience to worse self-rated health and better mental 21health, respectively. Taken together, our results highlight the roles of the send-down experience and post–send-down characteristics in shaping health outcomes later in life.

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Family Relationships and Their Associations With Perceptions of Family Functioning in Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disability

American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ◽

10.1352/1944-7558-126.3.187 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 126 (3) ◽

pp. 187-202

Author(s):

Emma Langley ◽

Vasiliki Totsika ◽

Richard P. Hastings ◽

Tom Bailey

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disability ◽

Family Functioning ◽

Relationship Satisfaction ◽

Family Relationships ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Sibling Relationship ◽

Dyadic Relationships ◽

Partner Relationship ◽

Children With Intellectual Disability

Abstract We explored whether reports of three dyadic relationships (marital/partner, parent-child, sibling) were related to perceptions of family functioning in 467 mothers of children with intellectual disability aged 4–15 years. Structural equation models were fitted to examine associations between relationship indicators and family functioning. The final structural model showed that partner relationship satisfaction, partner disagreement, child-parent conflict, and sibling relationship warmth accounted for the most variance in family functioning, with partner relationship satisfaction having the strongest positive association. Dimensions of dyadic relationships appear to be associated with broader constructs of family functioning in this sample of mothers, signifying the potential for systemic intervention.

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Dyadic Coping and Marital Satisfaction of Older Spouses in Long-Term Marriage

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000077 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 39-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Marion Landis ◽

Melanie Peter-Wight ◽

Mike Martin ◽

Guy Bodenmann

Keyword(s):

Marital Satisfaction ◽

Relationship Satisfaction ◽

Coping Behavior ◽

Dyadic Coping ◽

Functional Adaptation ◽

Subjective Perception ◽

Daily Stress ◽

Individual Support ◽

Supportive Behavior

The present study examines the association between coping behavior and their relationship satisfaction in older spousal dyads. We examined N = 132 couples (M age = 68 years) and found that their dyadic coping strategies – a prime indicator of functional adaptation to daily stress in marital context – were significantly linked to relationship satisfaction. Our findings suggest that the partners’ subjective perception of their spouses’ supportive behavior was more strongly linked to their relationship satisfaction than self-reported support. Furthermore, individual support perception was more important for marital satisfaction than coping congruency. Overall, the dyadic coping of older adults may serve as an effective tool to stabilize relationship satisfaction when facing the challenges of older age and long-term marriage.

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Assessing levers of guilt in luxury consumption: an international perspective

Journal of Product & Brand Management ◽

10.1108/jpbm-11-2020-3239 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Jean-Noel Kapferer ◽

Pierre Valette-Florence

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

International Perspective ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Luxury Brands ◽

Content Type ◽

Main Driver ◽

The Usa ◽

Luxury Market

Purpose For as long as luxury has existed, it has been criticized, by philosophers and moralists, who condemn self-indulgence, hedonism and vanity. Yet these concerns have not prevented the remarkable expansion of the luxury sector, evidence that most buyers revel in unashamed luxury. Modern economists point out the link between the development of the luxury market and the growth of social inequality. This study aims to assess how much guilt consumers feel during luxury purchases and identify its levers. Design/methodology/approach Based on 3,162 real luxury buyers from 6 countries, both Asian and western, emerging and mature luxury markets, a partial least squares-structural equation models (PLS-SEM) analysis assesses the level of guilt experienced during luxury purchases and identifies which drivers most impact guilt. Findings This study assesses the presence of a little guilt among a significant portion of luxury buyers across countries. Two countries present extreme scores: the USA (55.6%) and Japan (32%). Overall, the main driver of guilt is that luxury makes economic inequality highly visible; interestingly the pursuit of hedonism reduces the feelings of guilt. Research limitations/implications These findings have notable implications for luxury companies as the long-term success of this sector would be questionable if it attracts social criticism and induces distressing feelings among clients. Practical implications Luxury brands need to implement guilt reducing communication strategies. Social implications The luxury sector as a whole should redefine its purpose and mission. Originality/value This level of guilt experienced during purchases rarely has been investigated in prior luxury research. Yet luxury addresses larger targets, from the happy few to the happy many. Thanks to PLS-SEM modelization, the same hierarchy of guilt driving factors is revealed across countries.

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Assessing brand love, brand sacredness and brand fidelity towards halal brands

Journal of Islamic Marketing ◽

10.1108/jima-04-2020-0104 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Richa Joshi ◽

Prerna Garg

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Relationship Maintenance ◽

Brand Trust ◽

Brand Relationships ◽

Brand Love ◽

Content Type ◽

Faith Based ◽

New Perspective

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the role of contemporary consumer-brand relationships in predicting brand sacredness, brand fidelity and propensity to spread word of mouth (WOM) in the context of “halal” cosmetic brands. Design/methodology/approach The proposed research framework has been empirically tested by collecting responses from 403 Muslim respondents of diverse demographics. Structural equation modelling has been used for exploring the underlying relationships between emotions associated with halal brands. Findings All the proposed hypotheses were positively significant, thus confirming that brand love is significantly affected by brand trust, brand image, self-congruence and brand experience. Further, brand love acts as a significant determinant in shaping brand sacredness, brand fidelity and WOM. Research limitations/implications The study has made a significant contribution by exploring the intensity of brand love and its effect on relationship-maintenance triad in halal cosmetic brands in India. Practical implications Marketers must understand the emotional side of brands to create synergy in their marketing efforts. Moreover, in the case of religious or faith-based brands, attainment of the highest order of brand love can play a revolutionary role for long-term growth. Originality/value In the context of halal cosmetic brands in India, this study has offered a new perspective by extending the literature on consumer-brand relationships. The use of brand fidelity and brand sacredness has enhanced the effectiveness of emotions with which consumers have been looking at brands for ages.

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Immediate and long-term memory and their relation to crystallized and fluid intelligence

10.31234/osf.io/842pv ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

David Martinez

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Fluid Intelligence ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Short Term Memory ◽

Working Memory Capacity ◽

Long Term Memory ◽

Term Memory ◽

Cognitive Components

The present study was conducted to investigate associations between Gc and Gf and several memory factors—namely short-term memory (STM) span, working memory capacity (WMC), and declarative long-term memory (dLTM) ability. Two hundred and thirty-six individuals completed a number of tasks assessing the above named constructs and structural equation models were fitted. In line with prior research, both WMC and dLTM ability directly accounted for variance in Gf. Notably, these same factors also accounted for variance in Gc. Importantly, however, the results of two exploratory analyses suggest that WMC and dLTM ability explain variance in Gc that is due to the investment of Gf. These exploratory analyses raise doubts about the purported role of dLTM ability in Gf and Gc performance. Ultimately, it is argued that there is need for further research investigating the cognitive components of Gc as well as dLTM ability.

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A Retrospective Study of Retired Academics: Long-term Career Benefits of Past Mentoring Behaviors

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab046.2821 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 768-768

Author(s):

Giovanna Garrido Blanco ◽

Thomas Chan ◽

Jordan Boeder ◽

Veronica Fruiht ◽

Sarah Hwang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Later Life ◽

National Sample ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Mentoring Functions ◽

Time And Energy ◽

The Impact ◽

Career Benefits

Abstract While there is extensive literature on the benefits of mentoring for mentees, less is known about the impact of those relationships on mentors, particularly, after mentors complete their careers (i.e., retirement). For academics, the time and energy spent mentoring students can either be beneficial or costly to productivity. This study explores the associations between past mentoring and present evaluations of retired academics’ careers, seeking to investigate the long-term career benefits of mentoring. Understanding the evaluation of older adults’ careers at retirement in relation to their prior engagement in mentoring is critical, as mentoring is an integral component of careers in academia. Survey data were collected from a national sample of 277 retired academics averaging 73.6 (SD=6.2) years old and 7.7 (SD=5.8) years post-retirement. Results from structural equation models demonstrated that retired academics who reported having more protegees (β=.19, p=.024) and engaged in more mentoring behaviors (β=.18, p=.027) exhibited increased objective career benefits. Providing more mentoring functions was also associated with higher subjective career achievement (β=.33, p<.001). Interestingly, the number of mentees and mentoring behaviors were not correlated to career satisfaction. Findings from the current study demonstrate the association between past mentoring experiences with career success. Examining the link between mentoring behaviors and overall assessments of career in retirement offers important insight into the long-term benefits of mentoring in higher education training prompting further research into the realization of these benefits in later life.

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Tourist Motivations and Satisfaction in the Archaeological Ensemble of Madinat Al-Zahra

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11051380 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 1380 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Amalia Hidalgo-Fernández ◽

Ricardo Hernández-Rojas ◽

Juan Jimber del Río ◽

José Casas-Rosal

Keyword(s):

Public Administration ◽

Transport System ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Equation Models ◽

Perceived Value ◽

The Public ◽

High Satisfaction ◽

The World ◽

The City ◽

Study Offer

Madinat Al-Zahra is an ancient Arab palace located in Cordoba, Spain, which was proclaimed as part of the World Heritage of Humanity in 2018. The public administration must know the tourist motivations and interest in this heritage, as well as the satisfaction with Cordoba as destination and this Archaeological Ensemble. This article addresses these issues by analyzing and comparing motivations, expected and perceived value with the destination and those of the monument itself, using a Structural Equation Models methodology. Data was obtained from a survey of 375 tourists and the results showed that there is a high satisfaction with both destination and site, although these people perceive that this heritage is not integrated with the rest of the city attractions. In addition, the survey highlights that the transport system to the site is one of the most important weaknesses, among others. The results of this study offer valuable information related to this heritage.

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