Assad Kimberly K, Donnellan M Brent, Conger Rand D
Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA.
J Pers Soc Psychol. 2007 Aug;93(2):285-97. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.93.2.285.
This study extends research on the adaptive aspects of dispositional optimism to romantic relationships. We hypothesized that optimism would be positively linked to cooperative problem solving in romantic relationships, given previous research indicating that optimists are likely to use approach coping strategies. Results indicated that optimism was linked to satisfying and happy romantic relationships, and a substantial portion of this association was mediated by reports of cooperative problem solving. Moreover, optimism predicted relative increases in relationship satisfaction over a 2-year interval. All told, these results suggest that optimism may serve as an enduring resource for romantic unions.
本研究将关于性格乐观适应性方面的研究扩展到浪漫关系中。鉴于先前的研究表明乐观主义者可能会采用积极应对策略，我们假设乐观主义与浪漫关系中的合作性问题解决呈正相关。结果表明，乐观主义与令人满意和幸福的浪漫关系相关，并且这种关联的很大一部分是由合作性问题解决的报告所介导的。此外，乐观主义预测了两年间关系满意度的相对增加。总而言之，这些结果表明乐观主义可能是浪漫关系中一种持久的资源。
