Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
9-2015
Abstract
Knowledge that partners have about each other's attitudes are consequential for relationship quality. This article extends prior research and examines whether knowledge regarding a partner's meta-attitudinal bases, or subjective perceptions of how one's attitudes are driven, can influence relationship quality. Given how meta-bases are reflective of information-processing goals, we hypothesized that partner understanding of meta-attitudinal bases would positively predict relationship quality. Self and partner ratings of how relationally relevant attitudes were driven, as well as perceptions of relationship quality, were assessed. Results revealed that a partner's knowledge of one's meta-bases positively predicts one's own reported relationship quality. Results remained significant when controlling for relationship duration and meta-bases similarity. Implications of meta-bases understanding for close relationship functioning are discussed.
Discipline
Cognitive Psychology
Research Areas
Psychology
Publication
Personal Relationships
Volume
22
Issue
3
First Page
524
Last Page
535
ISSN
1350-4126
Identifier
10.1111/pere.12093
Publisher
Wiley: 12 months
Citation
1
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