University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Joint relational savoring: Correlates and protective effects among individuals in romantic relationships

Larsen, Noah B

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Title
Joint relational savoring: Correlates and protective effects among individuals in romantic relationships
Author(s)
Larsen, Noah B
Issue Date
2024-05-23
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Barton, Allen W
Committee Member(s)
Ogolsky, Brian
Department of Study
Human Dvlpmt & Family Studies
Discipline
Human Dvlpmt & Family Studies
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
  • savoring
  • couples
  • relationship maintenance
  • relationship quality
  • perceived stress
  • moderation
  • satisfaction
  • well-being
Abstract
Savoring is a process that involves focusing attention on sources of pleasure that one experiences. Prior research has primarily investigated savoring as an individual cognitive-behavioral process. The current study adds to our understanding of savoring by testing the measurement and distinct benefits of savoring as a mutual process with one’s romantic partner. Among a nationwide sample of 589 individuals, results from confirmatory factor analyses suggest the superiority of a one-factor model of a joint relational savoring scale that subsequently demonstrated strong validity and reliability. Multiple regression models reveal that higher levels of joint relational savoring were positively associated with indicators of relationship well-being and quality of life while controlling for multiple individual and demographic factors. Some evidence was also found for the protective effects of joint relational savoring from perceived stress for a subset of relationship and individual outcomes. Study findings contribute toward relationship maintenance scholarship and practitioners working with couples.
Graduation Semester
2024-08
Type of Resource
Thesis
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/125508
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Copyright 2024 Noah Larsen

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