When Caring about Me Is Caring about You: Interpersonal Goals as Manifestations of Self-Determination in Romantic Relationships

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dc.contributor.advisorKnee, C. Raymond
dc.contributor.committeeMemberAcitelli, Linda K.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBabcock, Julia C.
dc.creatorHadden, Benjamin W.
dc.date.accessioned2018-03-01T22:59:33Z
dc.date.available2018-03-01T22:59:33Z
dc.date.createdDecember 2013
dc.date.issued2013-12
dc.date.submittedDecember 2013
dc.date.updated2018-03-01T22:59:33Z
dc.description.abstractResearch has examined the role of self-determination in relationships has focused solely on the self, and has ignored how relationship autonomy relates to increased focus on one’s partner. Recent work on interpersonal goals may provide insight into the dyadic nature of relationship autonomy. The present research explored the link between these two theoretical concepts in order to explain the nature of self-determination in relationships. I examined how relationship autonomy is associated with desire to support one’s partner as well as reduction in self-focus. The study had 99 undergraduates report on their relationship autonomy and interpersonal goals. Participants kept a record of their experiences in their relationships over the course of 14 days. The results revealed that relationship autonomy was associated with higher compassionate goals, lower self-image goals, and better relationship quality (e.g., satisfaction, support, and response to conflict). However, evidence for a mediational link with interpersonal goals was less consistent.
dc.description.departmentPsychology, Department of
dc.format.digitalOriginborn digital
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10657/2715
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).
dc.subjectSelf-determination theory
dc.subjectInterpersonal Goals
dc.subjectMotivation
dc.subjectRomantic relationships
dc.subjectIntrapersonal predictors
dc.titleWhen Caring about Me Is Caring about You: Interpersonal Goals as Manifestations of Self-Determination in Romantic Relationships
dc.type.dcmiText
dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentPsychology, Department of
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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