Communication, Love and Relationship Satisfaction
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The present research explored the importance of several communication-related variables, including perspective-taking, self-disclosure, conflict tactics and relational competence, as well as love attitudes, in the prediction of relationship satisfaction. Some 140 dating couples completed several measures, including assessments of self as well as the romantic partner. Findings revealed that self and partner communication variables, and love orientations were significant predictors of relationship satisfaction. Implications for the importance of communication in relationships are discussed.
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Being authentic in a relationship fosters healthy communication, which is a significant factor affecting relationship satisfaction in romantic relationships.
“Being authentic in a relationship fosters healthy communication, which is a significant factor affecting relationship satisfaction in romantic relationships (Meeks et al.,, 1998).”
From The Mediating Role of Relationship Satisfaction Between Authenticity and Self-Esteem In Romantic Relationships (2024) · cites this paper as Meeks et al.,, 1998
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- Authors
- Meeks, B. S., Hendrick, S. S., & Hendrick, C.
- Affiliations
- Texas Tech University (US)
- Venue
- Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 1998-12
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 755-773
- ISSN
- 0265-4075 (ISSN-L)
- 1460-3608
- OpenAlex
- W2168926518
- Cited by
- 216
- References
- 46
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 3.47
- 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 › Sociology and Political Science › Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Keywords
- relationship satisfaction, romantic relationships, dating couples, interpersonal communication, perspective taking, self-disclosure, conflict tactics, relationship skills, partner communication
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