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The Role of Self-concept Clarity in Relationship Quality

Lewandowski, Gary W., Nardone, Natalie, Raines, Alanna J.·2010·Self and Identity
DOI 10.1080/15298860903332191
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Previous research has linked self-concept clarity to positive outcomes (Campbell et al., 1996 Campbell, J. D., Trapnell, P. D., Heine, S. J., Katz, I. M., Lavallee, L. F. and Lehmann, D. R. 1996. Self-concept clarity: Measurement, personality correlates and cultural boundaries. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 70: 141–156. [Crossref], [Web of Science ®] , [Google Scholar]), but has not systematically explored its potential positive association with relationship quality. The current set of studies hypothesizes that self-concept clarity will positively correlate with relationship satisfaction and commitment, and that inclusion of other in the self and self-esteem will mediate the association. Study 1 examined correlations between self-report measures from 199 undergraduates, while Study 2 randomly assigned 78 undergraduates to either engage in a self-concept clarity or self-concept confusion manipulation. As hypothesized, in both studies, higher self-concept clarity was associated with higher relationship satisfaction and commitment. Inclusion of other in the self and self-esteem mediated the association between self-concept clarity and relationship quality measures (the only exception was for self-esteem and commitment in Study 1). These results demonstrate how a person's self-concept relates to romantic relationship quality.

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  • Individuals with high self-concept clarity are more likely to understand their own needs, values, and goals, actively seek social support and interactions, which increases relationship stability and quality, and ultimately reduces feelings of loneliness.

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Authors
Lewandowski, G. W., Nardone, N., & Raines, A. J.
Affiliations
Monmouth University (US)
Corresponding author
Lewandowski, Gary W.
ORCID
Venue
Self and Identity
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2009-10-31
Volume
9
Issue
4
Pages
416-433
ISSN
  • 1529-8868 (ISSN-L)
  • 1529-8876
DOI
10.1080/15298860903332191
OpenAlex
W2048261458
Cited by
154
References
3
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Self and Identity (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Cultural Differences and Values
Keywords
self-concept clarity, relationship quality, romantic relationships, relationship satisfaction, relationship commitment, self-esteem, mediation

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