University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada.
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
J Youth Adolesc. 2019 May;48(5):949-962. doi: 10.1007/s10964-019-00985-5. Epub 2019 Feb 11.
Breakups are common but often one of the most distressing experiences that young people can have. Poor adjustment to relationship loss is linked to depressive symptoms and rumination. This study assessed traits that reflect resiliency and that might comprise protective factors that ameliorate depressive symptoms and rumination. Online survey participants included 866 male and female late adolescents (18-22 years; Mean age = 20.7; 62% female; 82% White/Caucasian; 7% Asian/Southeast Asian; 6% Black/African American) who recently had experienced the breakup of a romantic relationship. Analyses assessed whether optimism, grit, and self-esteem moderated the breakup-adjustment relationship. After controlling for gender and current relationship status, higher optimism, self-esteem, and grit were expected to be associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms and rumination for those who had experienced a breakup in the three months prior to the study, and for the most part, these predictions were confirmed. These findings can be reinforced in education and counseling programs to better support individuals suffering the aftermath of a breakup. The findings add to the literature on adolescents' development of interpersonal functioning and skills required in intimate relationships.
分手是常见的，但往往是年轻人最痛苦的经历之一。对关系丧失的适应不良与抑郁症状和反刍有关。本研究评估了反映适应力的特征，这些特征可能构成保护因素，减轻抑郁症状和反刍。在线调查参与者包括 866 名男女青年（18-22 岁；平均年龄为 20.7；62%为女性；82%为白人/高加索人；7%为亚洲/东南亚人；6%为黑人/非裔美国人），他们最近经历了恋爱关系的破裂。分析评估了乐观、坚毅和自尊是否调节了分手调整的关系。在控制性别和当前关系状况后，对于那些在研究前三个月经历过分手的人，较高的乐观、自尊和坚毅与较低的抑郁症状和反刍水平相关，在很大程度上，这些预测得到了证实。这些发现可以在教育和咨询计划中得到加强，以更好地支持那些遭受分手后果的人。这些发现增加了关于青少年发展人际交往能力和亲密关系所需技能的文献。
