Resolving relationship dissolution—What predicts emotional adjustment after breakup?

Author:

Tran Kien1,Castiglioni Laura2,Walper Sabine23,Lux Ulrike2

Affiliation:

1. German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) Berlin Germany

2. German Youth Institute (DJI) Munich Germany

3. Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich Germany

Abstract

AbstractRelationship dissolution is a critical life event individuals have to cope with. Factors like relationship duration and relationship quality or having a new partner are likely to affect how people recover emotionally from a separation, which is linked to long‐term adjustment. However, prospective evidence on the role of these factors is scarce. Hence, this study aims to investigate predictors of emotional recovery following relationship dissolution. Pooled data of the German Family Panel pairfam on 3734 separation events of 2709 individuals aged 18 to 48 were used, applying a statistical model called seemingly unrelated regressions to predict emotional outcomes (relief, anger, guilt, and sadness) and the general emotional state regarding separation. Sociodemographic and relationship characteristics, indicators of relationship quality, conditions of the separation, and features of the current situation were considered as potential predictors. Regression analyses evidence strong links of initiator status, having a new partner, time since separation, and satisfaction with the social network to less negative emotional outcomes following separation. Relationship quality or serious problems before the separation only affected some of the investigated emotional outcomes. Interestingly, the predictors investigated were less powerful in explaining respondents' feelings of guilt compared to the other emotions. Overall, these findings provide deeper insight into short‐term adjustment to separation. Understanding these processes may help to assess risk factors for negative coping mechanisms and improve tailored counseling strategies.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Social Sciences (miscellaneous),Clinical Psychology,Social Psychology

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