Abstract
AbstractThe current study aimed to examine the emerging role of early adaptive schemas within heterosexual romantic relationships. In accordance with schema theory, it was hypothesised that endorsing greater early adaptive schemas would predict higher levels of relationship quality. A total of 941 heterosexual adults (age, M = 32.44 years), who identified as being in a current romantic relationship (relationship duration, M = 7.92 years), completed questionnaires online. Early adaptive schemas were measured using the Young Positive Schema Questionnaire. Relationship quality was measured by relationship and sexual satisfaction. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that, after controlling for potential confounding variables, higher levels of the early adaptive schemas of Emotional Fulfilment and Self-Care predicted greater relationship and sexual satisfaction. The current findings suggest that specific early adaptive schemas may be beneficial for bolstering romantic relationship quality in heterosexual relationships. This preliminary evidence may inform the development of a more holistic schema-based couple therapy intervention. Specifically, one which incorporates the enhancement of early adaptive schemas to promote sexual and relationship wellbeing in couples. Future research is required to elucidate the explanatory mechanisms and to examine whether integrating early adaptive schemas into schema therapy does indeed have a positive effect on therapy outcomes.
Funder
University of the Sunshine Coast
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cultural Studies,Gender Studies
Cited by
2 articles.
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