Collibee Charlene, Furman Wyndol
University of Denver.
Child Dev. 2015 Sep-Oct;86(5):1639-52. doi: 10.1111/cdev.12403. Epub 2015 Aug 18.
The present study assessed a developmental task theory of romantic relationships by examining associations between romantic relationship qualities and adjustment across 9 years using a community-based sample of 100 male and 100 female participants (Mage Wave 1 = 15.83) in a Western U.S. city. Using multilevel modeling, the study examined the moderating effect of age on links between romantic relationship qualities and adjustment. Consistent with developmental task theory, high romantic quality was more negatively associated with internalizing symptoms and dating satisfaction during young adulthood than adolescence. Romantic relationship qualities were also associated with externalizing symptoms and substance use, but the degree of association was consistent across ages. The findings underscore the significance of romantic relationship qualities across development.
本研究通过对美国西部城市的100名男性和100名女性参与者(第一次调查时的平均年龄为15.83岁)组成的社区样本进行研究,考察恋爱关系质量与9年期间适应情况之间的关联,以评估恋爱关系的发展任务理论。该研究采用多层次模型,考察了年龄对恋爱关系质量与适应情况之间联系的调节作用。与发展任务理论一致,在成年早期,较高的恋爱质量与内化症状和约会满意度的负相关程度比青春期更高。恋爱关系质量也与外化症状和物质使用有关,但相关程度在各年龄段是一致的。这些发现强调了恋爱关系质量在整个发展过程中的重要性。