Machiavellianism, Relationship Satisfaction, and Romantic Relationship Quality

Abstract: Machiavellianism is characterised by a manipulative interpersonal style, willingness to exploit others, and a preference for emotionally detached relationships. The present studies investigate the extent to which Machiavellianism influences relationship satisfaction and romantic relationship quality. In Study 1, 194 heterosexual partnered women completed Machiavellianism and Relationship Satisfaction measures. Women with higher levels of Machiavellianism reported lower levels of relationship satisfaction. In Study 2, 132 heterosexual partnered women completed Machiavellianism, Trust, Commitment, Control, and Emotional Abuse scales. Women with higher levels of Machiavellianism perceived their partners to be less dependable, reported less faith in their partners, and were less willing to persist with the relationship than those with low levels of Machiavellianism. With regards to negative behavior, Machiavellianism predicted each form of control and emotional abuse investigated, such.... https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/1217

Standort
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Umfang
Online-Ressource
Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
Machiavellianism, Relationship Satisfaction, and Romantic Relationship Quality ; volume:13 ; number:3 ; day:31 ; month:08 ; year:2017
Europe's journal of psychology ; 13, Heft 3 (31.08.2017)

Urheber
Gayle Brewer
Loren Abell

DOI
10.5964/ejop.v13i3.1217
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2020101417080402176287
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  • Gayle Brewer
  • Loren Abell

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