Predictors of relationship satisfaction: The link between cognitive flexibility, compassionate love and level of differentiation
by Hill, Angelle, Ph.D., ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, 2009, 118 pages; 3335234

Abstract:

The present study is offered as a step toward understanding the manner in which a couple's level of relationship satisfaction is potentially influenced by the interaction of cognitive flexibility, compassionate love and differentiation of self. The ENRICH Relationship Satisfaction Scale (EMS), Cognitive Flexibility Scale, Compassionate Love Scale and Crucible Differentiation Scale (CDS) were used to measure these constructs. Hypotheses related to the independent and collective effects of Cognitive Flexibility, Compassionate Love and Level of Differentiation on Relationship Satisfaction. The sample consisted of 96 participants (23 males; 73 females) ages 22-71. Relationships between the dependent variable, Relationship Satisfaction, and the independent variables, Cognitive Flexibility, Compassionate Love and Level of Differentiation were tested using multiple linear regression analyses. Highlighted results include significant relationships between Cognitive Flexibility and Relationship Satisfaction (r = .18, p<.05), Compassionate Love and Relationship Satisfaction (r = .63, p<.01), and Level of Differentiation and Relationship Satisfaction (r = .18, p<.05). Cognitive Flexibility, Compassionate Love and Level of Differentiation did not uniquely and significantly contribute to the amount of variance in Relationship Satisfaction. In fact, Compassionate Love was found to be a better predictor of Relationship Satisfaction than both Cognitive Flexibility and Level of Differentiation combined.

 
AdviserTracy Heller
SchoolALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
SourceDAI/B 69-10, p. , Jan 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Clinical psychology
Publication Number3335234
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