Relationship (in)congruency may differently impact mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Being involved in romantic relationships has historically been related to better mental health compared to being single. However, research exploring heterogeneity within these status groups is still understudied. Our study examined the role of (in)congruency between relationship desire, dismissal, satisfaction with relationship status, and current relationship status on the mental health measured in terms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and romantic loneliness.

Method

The online questionnaire survey included 790 participants aged 18 - 40 (M = 26.51, SD = 5.60) at baseline and 421 at a 1-month follow-up. Participants represented five relationship statuses (single, casual dating, LAT relationships, cohabitation, and engagement/marriage).

Results</

SUBMITTER: Adamczyk K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9958285 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature