ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Post Traumatic Growth Predicts Expectations of Ideal Qualities in Future Relationships
- Diane Darling
Fielding Graduate University - Samantha Poling
Fielding Graduate University - Shantay Mines
Fielding Graduate University - Tiffany Field
Fielding Graduate University - Debra Bendell
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the relationship between posttraumatic growth and future ideal relationship behaviors for those experiencing romantic breakup distress. Participants (N=102; Mean age=28.17, SD=9.06) were recruited using Facebook. Results show that posttraumatic growth is positively correlated with increased desire for specific ideal relationship qualities.
Love and Marriage
