The stability and change of trait emotional intelligence, conflict communication patterns, and relationship satisfaction: A one-year longitudinal study
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Smith, Lynne, Ciarrochi, Joseph and Heaven, Patrick Charles Lionel. (2008). The stability and change of trait emotional intelligence, conflict communication patterns, and relationship satisfaction: A one-year longitudinal study. Personality and Individual Differences. 45(8), pp. 738 - 743. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2008.07.023
Authors | Smith, Lynne, Ciarrochi, Joseph and Heaven, Patrick Charles Lionel |
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Abstract | We examined the stability and change of trait emotional intelligence (EI), conflict communication patterns and relationship satisfaction in cohabiting heterosexual couples over a 12-month period. Participants were 45 couples (n = 90) who completed the TEIQue – Short Form (Petrides & Furnham, 2006), the Communication Patterns Questionnaire (Christensen & Sullaway, 1984), and the Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) Inventory (Fletcher, Simpson, & Thomas, 2000). We examined both actor and partner effects. We found that, for individuals, the effect of self-rated EI on their own satisfaction was stable over the 12-month period and was not related to changes in satisfaction over time. We also found that women’s reports of avoidance and withholding predicted declines in both men’s and women’s satisfaction over time. We discuss the potential importance of EI and communication patterns in promoting relationship satisfaction. |
Keywords | emotional intelligence; relationship satisfaction; trait EI; communication patterns; longitudinal |
Year | 2008 |
Journal | Personality and Individual Differences |
Journal citation | 45 (8), pp. 738 - 743 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 0191-8869 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2008.07.023 |
Page range | 738 - 743 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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