Implicit theories of relationships: Implications for relationship satisfaction and longevity

2002 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renae Franiuk ◽  
Dov Cohen ◽  
Eva M. Pomerantz
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Implicit Theories ◽  
Implicit Theories Of Relationships

Understanding Infidelity Forgiveness: An Application of Implicit Theories of Relationships

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley E. Thompson ◽  
Dallas Capesius ◽  
Danica Kulibert ◽  
Randi A. Doyle
Keyword(s):  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Implicit Theories ◽  
Attachment Insecurity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Implicit Theories Of Relationships

Abstract Two studies were conducted to identify variables associated with hypothetical infidelity forgiveness and promote forgiveness by manipulating implicit theories of relationships (ITRs; destiny/growth beliefs). Study 1 assessed the relationship between the type of behaviour, sex of the forgiver, ITRs and infidelity forgiveness. Study 2 investigated the causal relationship between ITRs and infidelity forgiveness (including attachment insecurity as a moderator). Results revealed that male participants forgave a partner's infidelity to a greater extent than female participants and that solitary behaviours were rated as most forgivable, followed by emotional/affectionate and technology/online behaviours, and sexual/explicit behaviours as least forgivable. Male participants (not female participants) induced to endorse growth beliefs forgave a partner's emotional/affectionate and solitary infidelity to a greater extent than those induced to endorse destiny beliefs; attachment insecurity moderated this relationship. These results have important implications for researchers and practitioners working with couples in distress.

When destiny hurts: Implicit theories of relationships moderate aggressive responses to ostracism

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 1029-1036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhansheng Chen ◽  
C. Nathan DeWall ◽  
Kai-Tak Poon ◽  
Ee-Wen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Implicit Theories ◽  
Implicit Theories Of Relationships

Implicit Theories of Relationships: Who Cares if Romantic Partners Are Less than Ideal?

2001 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 808-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Raymond Knee ◽  
Aruni Nanayakkara ◽  
Nathaniel A. Vietor ◽  
Clayton Neighbors ◽  
Heather Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Implicit Theories ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Implicit Theories Of Relationships

A multi-study examination of attachment and implicit theories of relationships in ghosting experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110093
Author(s):  
Darcey N. Powell ◽  
Gili Freedman ◽  
Kipling D. Williams ◽  
Benjamin Le ◽  
Hayley Green
Keyword(s):  
Implicit Theories ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Exploratory Analysis ◽  
Romantic Partner ◽  
The Other ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Implicit Theories Of Relationships

Ghosting is a dissolution strategy where the initiator ends all communication with the other person, ignoring attempts to reestablish the interaction. We examined the associations between attachment (i.e., anxiety/avoidance) and ghosting, and replicated previous work on implicit theories of relationships (i.e., growth/destiny) and ghosting. Study 1 ( N = 165) was an exploratory analysis of attachment and ghosting experiences, with those previously ghosted by a romantic partner reporting higher anxiety than those not previously ghosted by a romantic partner. Those who had ghosted a partner reported more avoidance than those who had not previously ghosted a partner. Study 2 ( N = 247) was a pre-registered replication of Study 1 and replication of ghosting and implicit theories. Study 3 was pre-registered and replicated the findings from Studies 1 and 2 with a substantially larger sample ( N = 863). Specifically, individuals who had been ghosted or had both ghosted and been ghosted reported significantly higher anxiety than those who had ghosted or had no prior ghosting experience. Individuals who had ghosted or had both ghosted and been ghosted reported significantly higher avoidance than those with no prior ghosting experience. Similarly, individuals who had ghosted or had both ghosted and been ghosted reported significantly higher destiny beliefs than those who had been ghosted or had no prior experience with ghosting. Finally, a meta-analysis across the three studies examined the strength of the associations between ghosting experiences and attachment. Taken together, these studies consistently demonstrate an association between attachment anxiety and being ghosted, as well as destiny beliefs and ghosting a romantic partner.

Media Consumption: Association With Implicit Theories of Romantic Relationships

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-373
Author(s):  
Taylor M. Kracht ◽  
Darcey N. Powell
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Implicit Theories ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
Media Consumption ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Experimental Procedure ◽  
Computer Lab ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
Video Condition ◽  
Implicit Theories Of Relationships

Media has grown in popularity throughout time, and with it, so has media’s ability to influence those who watch it. Specifically, romantic media has the potential to influence personal romantic beliefs. However, to date, research has typically relied on self-reported questionnaires for determining associations. Therefore, the present study examined the influence of romantic reality media on a specific set of romantic beliefs (i.e., individuals’ implicit theories of relationships) using an experimental procedure. Participants from a small liberal arts college first completed an online, prevideo survey (N = 128) assessing their prior romantic media consumption and their current romantic beliefs. A subset of the participants (n = 81) then came into a computer lab and watched 1 of 3 videos: emphasizing growth beliefs, emphasizing destiny beliefs, or a nonromantic media video. Immediately after the video, participants filled out a postvideo survey assessing their romantic media consumption and postvideo romantic beliefs. Analyses revealed a significant 3-way interaction between implicit theories of relationships, wave of data collection, and video condition, Wilk’s λ = .80, F(2, 74) = 9.38, p < .001, ηp2 = .20. Specifically, participants who watched the growth video had a significant change in their implicit theories of relationships beliefs; there was not a significant change in beliefs for participants who watched the destiny video. Results are discussed in relation to cultivation theory, professional implications in the counseling fields, and future directions.

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