Getting to the Root of Relationship Attributions: Family-of-Origin Perspectives on Self and Partner Views

International Journal of Family Therapy - Tập 33 - Trang 253-272 - 2011
Brandt C. Gardner1, Dean M. Busby2, Brandon K. Burr3, Sarah E. Lyon4
1Department of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA
2Department of Marriage, Family and Human Development, Brigham Young University, Provo, USA
3Department of Child Development and Family Living, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, USA
4School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA

Tóm tắt

A large body of research has been devoted to the study of family-of-origin (FOO) experience influences on future relationship outcomes and processes. In addition, substantial information exists regarding the role relationship attributions play in connection with relationship quality and stability. Yet, limited information has been forthcoming regarding how the FOO experience has an influence on attributions made in romantic relationships. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to assess the impact of the FOO experience on attributions made about one’s own communication and personality variables, as well as the communication and personality variables of one’s partner from a sample of individuals who had completed the RELATionship Evaluation (N = 6,649). Results show evidence of a relationship between the FOO experience and the attributions made about oneself and one’s partner. Results were particularly pronounced for the communication variables. Gender differences also were found. The utility of study findings for couple and family researchers and practitioners is discussed.

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International Journal of Family Therapy

Tập 33

253-272

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