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Self and Identity

What is the role of family of origin in the formation of couple identity (i.e., considering coupl... more What is the role of family of origin in the formation of couple identity (i.e., considering couplehood as central to one’s sense of self) among young adults? Two studies tested and supported the hypothesis that intrusive parenting hinders the couple identity of young adults. In Study 1, intrusive parenting was associated with weaker couple identity in a sample of 702 dating partners (351 couples). In Study 2, intrusive parenting was linked to a confused individual self-concept (i.e., lower self-concept clarity), which in turn was associated with weaker couple identity in a sample of 200 dating partners. Extra-relational factors, such as intrusive parenting, can and do predict the quality of couple identity.

The aim of this research is to analyze the factorial structure and to verify the internal consist... more The aim of this research is to analyze the factorial structure and to verify the internal consistency of the Styles of conflict scale by Camara and Resnick (1988) in the Italian version. The scale was administered on a sample of 784 subjects. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a four-factor structure of the Conflict Scale (Camara & Resnick, 1988) for both versions (Self-Perception and Other-Perception). The four factors were labeled Avoidance, Attack, Physical violence and Compromise.

European Psychologist, 2012

The current study extends prior research on perceptual congruence within couples by examining som... more The current study extends prior research on perceptual congruence within couples by examining some variables of perceptual congruence in the context of dyadic coping. We examined each partner's perceived similarity in dyadic coping, actual similarity in providing and receiving support in times of stress, and what we call the couple bond, that is, the recognition of each partner's coping efforts as measured at a couple level. In a sample of 281 married and unmarried couples, we tested the predictive power of perceptual congruence variables on relationship satisfaction. Congruence variables were computed through an idiographic or dyad-centered approach. In order to measure congruence pertaining to each dyad and separate two equally important components of dyadic congruence (i.e., unique similarity and stereotypical similarity), stereotype adjusted and not-adjusted scores were computed. The results indicated that, with adjusted scores, the effect of the perceptual congruence of dyadic coping was weakened but, for women at least, the effect of perceived similarity remained significant and the variable of couple bond was marginally significant. The results provide preliminary clues to the role of dyadic coping within an interpersonal-and social-based perspective.

Self and Identity

What is the role of family of origin in the formation of couple identity (i.e., considering coupl... more What is the role of family of origin in the formation of couple identity (i.e., considering couplehood as central to one’s sense of self) among young adults? Two studies tested and supported the hypothesis that intrusive parenting hinders the couple identity of young adults. In Study 1, intrusive parenting was associated with weaker couple identity in a sample of 702 dating partners (351 couples). In Study 2, intrusive parenting was linked to a confused individual self-concept (i.e., lower self-concept clarity), which in turn was associated with weaker couple identity in a sample of 200 dating partners. Extra-relational factors, such as intrusive parenting, can and do predict the quality of couple identity.

The aim of this research is to analyze the factorial structure and to verify the internal consist... more The aim of this research is to analyze the factorial structure and to verify the internal consistency of the Styles of conflict scale by Camara and Resnick (1988) in the Italian version. The scale was administered on a sample of 784 subjects. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a four-factor structure of the Conflict Scale (Camara & Resnick, 1988) for both versions (Self-Perception and Other-Perception). The four factors were labeled Avoidance, Attack, Physical violence and Compromise.

European Psychologist, 2012

The current study extends prior research on perceptual congruence within couples by examining som... more The current study extends prior research on perceptual congruence within couples by examining some variables of perceptual congruence in the context of dyadic coping. We examined each partner's perceived similarity in dyadic coping, actual similarity in providing and receiving support in times of stress, and what we call the couple bond, that is, the recognition of each partner's coping efforts as measured at a couple level. In a sample of 281 married and unmarried couples, we tested the predictive power of perceptual congruence variables on relationship satisfaction. Congruence variables were computed through an idiographic or dyad-centered approach. In order to measure congruence pertaining to each dyad and separate two equally important components of dyadic congruence (i.e., unique similarity and stereotypical similarity), stereotype adjusted and not-adjusted scores were computed. The results indicated that, with adjusted scores, the effect of the perceptual congruence of dyadic coping was weakened but, for women at least, the effect of perceived similarity remained significant and the variable of couple bond was marginally significant. The results provide preliminary clues to the role of dyadic coping within an interpersonal-and social-based perspective.