The impact of non-harmonious goals on partner support and taking on opportunities

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serval:BIB_7962F0131BE1
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
The impact of non-harmonious goals on partner support and taking on opportunities
Journal
Current Psychology
Author(s)
Vowels L. M., Carnelley K. B., Kumashiro M., Rowe A. C.
Publication state
Published
Issued date
01/01/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
42
Pages
23166–23183
Language
english
Abstract
Romantic partners often support each other to progress toward goals. However, at times partners’ goals are not in harmony and conflict with partner or relationship needs, leading to negative consequences for couple members. The present study examined whether non-harmonious opportunities were associated with support provider’s and recipient’s behavior, perceived partner support, and goal outcomes. We further examined whether these effects were moderated by attachment styles. Findings from two experimental (n1 = 296, n2 = 117) and one dyadic daily diary (n3 = 267) showed how having non-harmonious goals lead to problematic goal pursuit. Partners are less likely to behave positively toward the support provider, provide partner support, view their partners as supportive, and report less commitment to partners, and make less goal progress when goal non-harmony is present. Importantly, we did not find moderation effects of attachment styles for these processes. The findings highlight the importance of managing goal non-harmony in couples.
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