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Interparental conflict, parental intrusiveness, and interpersonal functioning in emerging adulthood
Author(s) -
KUMAR SHAINA A.,
MATTANAH JONATHAN F.
Publication year - 2018
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.12231
Subject(s) - psychology , intrusiveness , loneliness , psychopathology , interpersonal communication , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , interpersonal relationship , depression (economics) , social psychology , economics , macroeconomics
The current study examined the effects of interparental conflict (IPC) on interpersonal functioning and psychopathology in emerging adulthood. In a sample of 188 emerging adult college students, IPC was associated significantly with greater symptoms of depression and loneliness. Furthermore, parental intrusiveness and romantic competence, as assessed by a novel interview methodology, mediated the links between IPC and depression symptomatology and loneliness. Links with prior research and implications for emerging adult functioning are discussed.