scholarly journals Interested and Instrumental: An Examination of Instrumentality Regulation With Potential Romantic Partners

2021 ◽  
pp. 014616722110619
Author(s):  
Kylie R. Chandler ◽  
Kori L. Krueger ◽  
Amanda L. Forest ◽  
Edward Orehek
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Prior Work ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Goal Progress ◽  
Rosetta Stone

Instrumentality—the extent to which one facilitates another person’s goal progress—has been described as the Rosetta Stone of attraction, and promotes closeness in ongoing relationships. Yet prior work has not examined whether people might regulate their instrumentality in contexts in which they desire (vs. do not desire) attraction or closeness with others. Four studies, employing imagined online scenario and in-lab experimental paradigms, examined whether people strive to be more instrumental to potential romantic partners (targets) under conditions that lead them to be more (vs. less) romantically interested in those targets. Single participants were more romantically interested in romantically available versus unavailable targets, which in turn, was associated with greater willingness to be instrumental. Results for romantically involved participants were less consistent. Implications and future directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Interested and Instrumental: An Examination of Instrumentality Regulation with Potential Romantic Partners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kylie Chandler ◽  
Kori Krueger ◽  
Amanda Lynn Forest ◽  
Edward Orehek
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Prior Work ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Goal Progress ◽  
Rosetta Stone

Instrumentality—the extent to which one facilitates another person’s goal progress—has been described as the Rosetta Stone of attraction and promotes closeness in ongoing relationships. Yet prior work has not examined whether people might regulate their instrumentality in contexts in which they desire (versus do not desire) attraction or closeness with others. Four studies, employing imagined online scenario and in-lab experimental paradigms, examined whether people strive to be more instrumental to potential romantic partners (targets) under conditions that lead them to be more (vs. less) romantically interested in those targets. Single participants were more romantically interested in romantically available versus unavailable targets, which in turn, was associated with greater willingness to be instrumental. Results for romantically- involved participants were less consistent. Implications and future directions are discussed.

scholarly journals The role of self-control and sociosexual orientation in partner selection: A speed-dating study

2020 ◽  
pp. 026540752097767
Author(s):  
Tila M. Pronk ◽  
Johan C. Karremans ◽  
Andrew Demetriou ◽  
Leander van der Meij ◽  
Jaap J. A. Denissen
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Relationship Formation ◽  
Goal Progress ◽  
Sociosexual Orientation ◽  
Stable Relationship ◽  
Selective Approach ◽  
Mating Goals

Self-control is a crucial factor in maintaining an established romantic relationship, but its role in relationship formation is understudied. The current study tested whether trait self-control is related to a more selective approach toward romantic partners. Over 4 years, we organized 11 speed-date events at which a total of 342 single, heterosexual participants met potential partners. Our results indicated that there was no main effect of self-control on selectivity. However, there was an interaction between self-control and sociosexual orientation (SOI) in predicting selectivity. Specifically, self-control was positively related to selectivity for people with a restricted SOI (i.e., interested in a long-term, stable relationship). For people with an unrestricted SOI (i.e., interested in a short-term, sexual relationship), however, self-control was related to lower selectivity. Our findings point to the flexibility of self-control in facilitating goal progress, stimulating people to refrain from—or act on—their impulses, depending on their own personal mating goals.

Predicting Attitudes towards Lesbians and Gay Men: The Effects of Social Conservatism, Religious Orientation, and Cultural Humility

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-186
Author(s):  
Elise Choe ◽  
Emily Srisarajivakul ◽  
Don E. Davis ◽  
Cirleen DeBlaere ◽  
Daryl R. Van Tongeren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gay Men ◽  
Religious Orientation ◽  
Cultural Humility ◽  
Prior Work ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Lgbt Issues ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Social Conservatism

This study explores the role cultural humility plays in attitudes and discrimination towards people identifying as gay or lesbian among religious individuals. Specifically, we explore cultural humility as a possible predictor of less discriminatory attitudes towards lesbians and gay men above and beyond the effects of conservatism and religious orientation. Consistent with prior work, we expected that (a) intrinsic religious orientation, extrinsic religious orientation, and conservatism would be positively related to discriminatory attitudes and (b) that quest religious orientation and cultural humility would be negatively related to discriminatory attitudes. Participants ( N = 231) were recruited through MTurk after the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida to understand the attitudes and experiences held by Americans. Participants completed measures of religious orientation, attitudes, and behaviors towards lesbians and gay men, and cultural humility regarding LGBT issues. Results supported the hypothesis that cultural humility predicts less discrimination towards lesbians and gay men beyond conservatism and religious orientation. Results, limitations, and future directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Comparing Relationship Quality Across Different Types of Romantic Partners in Polyamorous and Monogamous Relationships

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhonda Nicole Balzarini ◽  
Christoffer Dharma ◽  
Taylor Kohut ◽  
Lorne Campbell ◽  
Jennifer Jill Harman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Relationship Qualities ◽  
Multiple Primary ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Sexual Research ◽  
Primary Structures ◽  
Hierarchical Relationships

Polyamory is the practice of having multiple emotionally-close relationships that may or may not be sexual. Research concerning polyamory has just begun to determine how relationships among partners in polyamorous arrangements may vary. Most of the research assessing perceptions of polyamorous partners has focused on primary-secondary configurations; however, non-hierarchical configurations exist, and can involve having multiple primary partners or having only non-primary partners. The current research is the first to examine perceptions of partners and relationship quality in various polyamorous configurations and compares results for each configuration to monogamous partners. Results from online convenience samples suggest that co-primary and non-primary configurations are common among polyamorous participants, with approximately 38% identifying with one of these configurations in 2013, and 55% in 2017. Furthermore, our results suggest that while relationships with partners in co-primary and non-primary structures still differ in some ways (e.g., investment, acceptance, secrecy, time spent having sex), they are closer to their ideals on several psychologically meaningful indicators of relationship quality (e.g., commitment and satisfaction). In other words, despite rejecting hierarchical primary-secondary labels, many of the same relationship qualities differ systematically among partners in non-hierarchical relationships. Furthermore, pseudo-primary partners and primary partners in these relationships are more comparable to monogamous partners than they are to secondary partners. We discuss how these results inform our understanding of polyamorous and monogamous relationships and suggest future directions based on these findings.

scholarly journals Some goals just feel easier: Self-concordance leads to goal progress through subjective ease, not effort

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn M. Werner ◽  
Marina Milyavskaya ◽  
Emily Foxen-Craft ◽  
Richard Koestner
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goal Pursuit ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Goal Progress ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Multilevel Structural Equation

The objective of the present study was to examine whether subjective ease of goal pursuit would mediate the relation between an individual’s motivation for pursuing a goal and their subsequent goal progress. Toward the beginning of a university semester, participants (n=176) identified three goals they planned to pursue throughout the semester and reported their motivation for pursuing each of them. Participants then indicated, at two monthly follow-ups, how easy and natural it felt to pursue these goals and how much effort they were putting into attaining them. At the end of the semester, participants reported on their goal progress. Within-person analyses indicated that self-concordant goals were perceived as being easier to pursue relative to an individual’s other goals. Using multilevel structural equation modelling, results indicated that subjective ease, but not effort, mediated the relation between motivation and goal progress, such that people were more likely to successfully accomplish self-concordant goals because pursuing those goals was perceived as being more effortless, and not because more effort was exerted. Discussion focuses on the implications and future directions for research on subjective effort and goal pursuit.

Sexting Behaviors Among Adolescents and Adults

2019 ◽  
pp. 124-144
Author(s):  
Samuel E. Ehrenreich ◽  
Diana J. Meter ◽  
Marion K. Underwood
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Romantic Attachment ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Relationship Context ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
The Relationship

Exchanging sexually explicit messages has become an increasingly common form of interaction for both adolescents and adults. Although sexting has been identified as a risk factor for a variety of negative outcomes, this research has generally been conducted without attention to the relationship context of the communicators. This chapter will examine the prevalence of sexting in the context of existing romantic relationships, and how sexting may relate to features of the relationship. The authors will review existing research examining motivations for sexting with romantic partners, pressure to engage in sexting, and associations between sexting and romantic attachment styles and relationship satisfaction. The chapter will conclude with discussion of important future directions for research.

Considering Cultural Factors in Emerging Adult Use of Communication Technologies

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Sha Angie Guan ◽  
Tom Anh Bui ◽  
Wan Ho
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Impression Management ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Social Partners ◽  
Practical Implications

Focus groups with young adult college students (N = 13, 8 females, 5 males, Mage = 20.46, SD = 1.27) from different ethnic and generational backgrounds were conducted to examine how Asian American and European American young adults may use digital media for social support and how they may interact with specific social partners (family members, romantic partners and friends). Findings suggest that participants, regardless of cultural background, feel greater ease with disclosing to family members and romantic partners. Intimacy in friendships varied greatly, required more impression management, and, therefore, was often facilitated by digital media. Individual and cultural differences may also explain differences in communication patterns with friends. Future directions and practical implications are discussed.

Disclosure and nondisclosure of suicidality to romantic partners: Understanding the decision-making process

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110089
Author(s):  
Heather A. Love ◽  
Leah E. LeFebvre ◽  
Joshua R. Pederson
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors ◽  
Minimal Research ◽  
Insight Into

The stigmatization of suicidal thoughts and behaviors often prevents disclosure to others, including romantic partners. Minimal research has examined the disclosure or withholding of this stigmatized identity, resulting in a lack of knowledge about the benefits or consequences of informing others. Participants ( n = 61) were recruited from Reddit and completed open-ended questions about their prior suicidal ideation and behaviors while in a romantic relationship. Responses were separated by disclosers ( n = 31) and non-disclosers ( n = 30) to romantic partners. After utilizing a thematic analysis, the Disclosure Decision-Making Model (DD-MM) was applied to the results to make sense of decision-making processes. The three primary themes (assessing information, assessing emotional capacity, and assessing the receiver) provide insight into the psychological and communicative progression as well as the differences that arise for each individual. Findings discuss theoretical adaptations, implications, and future directions.

On Future Directions in Pathology

1982 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 274-277
Author(s):  
Benjamin F. Trump ◽  
Irene K. Berezesky ◽  
Raymond T. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Clinical Pathology ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Diagnostic Pathology ◽  
The Past ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
The Many

The role of electron microscopy and associated techniques is assured in diagnostic pathology. At the present time, most of the progress has been made on tissues examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and correlated with light microscopy (LM) and by cytochemistry using both plastic and paraffin-embedded materials. As mentioned elsewhere in this symposium, this has revolutionized many fields of pathology including diagnostic, anatomic and clinical pathology. It began with the kidney; however, it has now been extended to most other organ systems and to tumor diagnosis in general. The results of the past few years tend to indicate the future directions and needs of this expanding field. Now, in addition to routine EM, pathologists have access to the many newly developed methods and instruments mentioned below which should aid considerably not only in diagnostic pathology but in investigative pathology as well.

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