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Emotion regulation dimensions and relationship satisfaction in clinical couples
Author(s) -
RICK JENNIFER L.,
FALCONIER MARIANA K.,
WITTENBORN ANDREA K.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
personal relationships
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.81
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1475-6811
pISSN - 1350-4126
DOI - 10.1111/pere.12213
Subject(s) - psychology , clarity , impulse (physics) , social psychology , scale (ratio) , construct (python library) , context (archaeology) , expressive suppression , cognitive reappraisal , cognition , neuroscience , computer science , biology , programming language , paleontology , biochemistry , chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics
The present study explored the relation between the multidimensional construct of emotion regulation and relationship satisfaction in 104 couples seeking couple or family therapy. Satisfaction was assessed via the Dyadic Satisfaction Subscale of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale, whereas the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale was used to assess the 6 dimensions of emotion regulation (acceptance, goals, impulse, awareness, strategies, clarity). Significant relations were found between relationship satisfaction and acceptance, impulse, awareness, and strategies. Relations were not always found in expected directions, and although actor effects were found for both genders, only women displayed partner effects. Findings point to the importance of considering context when studying emotion regulation and highlight the clinical importance of evaluating its specific dimensions.