Normal and abnormal personality traits are associated with marital satisfaction for both men and women: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Model analysis

作者：Stroud Catherine B^*; Durbin C Emily; Saigal Seema D; Knobloch Fedders Lynne M

来源：Journal of Research in Personality, 2010, 44(4): 466-477.

DOI：10.1016/j.jrp.2010.05.011

• Personality
• Marital satisfaction
• Negative Emotionality
• Positive Emotionality
• Constraint

Research has demonstrated associations between relationship satisfaction and personality traits. Using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model, we explored associations between self-reported relationship satisfaction in couples (n = 118) and various measures of normal and abnormal personality, including higher-order dimensions of PE/Extraversion, NE/Neuroticism, Constraint (CON), and their lower-order facets. We also examined gender differences and moderators of associations. Consistent with the Vulnerability Stress Adaptation Model, self- and partner-reported NE and PE were related to satisfaction, and their lower-order traits demonstrated differential associations with satisfaction. Further, abnormal personality traits specific to the interpersonal domain and personality disorder symptoms demonstrated effects. Relationship length emerged as a significant moderator, with associations weakening as relationship duration increased.

• 出版日期2010-8
• 单位西北大学