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Perceived empathy, accurate empathy and relationship satisfaction in heterosexual couples

Cramer, Duncan, Jowett, Sophia·2010·Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Abstract

One aim of this study was to test a model derived from Cutrona that conflict and depression partially mediate the relation between perceived and accurate empathy and relationship satisfaction. This was investigated in 149 heterosexual couples using dyadic analysis. As accurate empathy was not significantly related to relationship satisfaction when actual and assumed similarities were controlled, this model was only examined with perceived empathy. Apart from conflict in men, the actor effects of the model were supported. Perceived empathy was positively associated with relationship satisfaction and negatively associated with depression and conflict. Depression and conflict were negatively associated with relationship satisfaction. There were two partner effects. Conflict in women was significantly associated with depression and relationship dissatisfaction in men.

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Authors
Cramer, D., & Jowett, S.
Affiliations
Loughborough University (GB)
Venue
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Published
2010-04-22
Volume
27
Issue
3
Pages
327-349
ISSN
  • 0265-4075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-3608
OpenAlex
W2041376223
Cited by
161
References
56
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FWCI
5.66
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Forgiveness and Related Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
Keywords
perceived empathy, relationship satisfaction, heterosexual couples, marital conflict, depression, dyadic analysis, actor-partner effects, gender differences

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