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<p>Romantic relationship formation is critical in the development and identity formation of emerging adult students (EAS). Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs), and consequent psychological distress may overstretch the inner resources of EAS and negatively impact identity development. Yet, little is known about the factors involved in RDDs and secondary psychological distress. EAS (<i>n</i> = 886) completed a demographic and romantic relationship questionnaire, an attachment style measure, and the Breakup Distress Scale (BDS). Univariate tests assessed sociodemographic, relationship, and RRD variables associated with BDS scores. To assess whether attachment style had a moderating role on breakup distress, we utilised separate structural equation models for each attachment style. BDS scores were significantly associated with the number of prior RRDs, the relationship characteristics before the breakup, and characteristics of the breakup itself. These associations were moderated by certain attachment styles. A better understanding of the factors that contributed to and are consequent to RRDs can inform interventions to mitigate the impact of significant psychological distress.</p>

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Factors associated with psychological distress following romantic relationship dissolutions and the role of attachment

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    2025年10月1日

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  • A. S. J. van der Watt,
  • M. Kidd,
  • F. Scheffler,
  • A. Roos,
  • E. Lesch,
  • S. Seedat

摘要

Romantic relationship formation is critical in the development and identity formation of emerging adult students (EAS). Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs), and consequent psychological distress may overstretch the inner resources of EAS and negatively impact identity development. Yet, little is known about the factors involved in RDDs and secondary psychological distress. EAS (n = 886) completed a demographic and romantic relationship questionnaire, an attachment style measure, and the Breakup Distress Scale (BDS). Univariate tests assessed sociodemographic, relationship, and RRD variables associated with BDS scores. To assess whether attachment style had a moderating role on breakup distress, we utilised separate structural equation models for each attachment style. BDS scores were significantly associated with the number of prior RRDs, the relationship characteristics before the breakup, and characteristics of the breakup itself. These associations were moderated by certain attachment styles. A better understanding of the factors that contributed to and are consequent to RRDs can inform interventions to mitigate the impact of significant psychological distress.