The relationship between perceived dysfunctional family-of-origin rules and intimacy in young adult dating relationships.
This study examined the relationship between perceived dysfunctional family-of-origin rules and intimacy in single young adult dating relationships. A sample of 754 single, Caucasian-American young adults completed measures of perceived dysfunctional family-of-origin rules and emotional, intellectual, and sexual intimacy in dating relationships. When controlling for the effects of gender and age, results showed that perceived dysfunctional family-of-origin rules had a negative impact on the perceived expression and experience of these three kinds of intimacy in dating relationships. Implications for relationship therapy are discussed.
Larson
J H
JH
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA.
Peterson
D J
DJ
Heath
V A
VA
Birch
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P
D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires