ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
The Romantic Self-Saboteur: How Do People Sabotage Love?
- Raquel Peel
James Cook University - Kerry McBain
James Cook University - Nerina Caltabiano
James Cook University - Beryl Buckby
James Cook University
Abstract
There is a distinct lack of knowledge to explain why some people, having successfully initiated a relationship, embark upon a path to certain dissolution of that engagement. Research looking at self-sabotage provides some answers. Over 600 individuals were surveyed to identify key self-sabotaging behaviours implemented in romantic relationships.
Self