Mindfulness, Perceived Partner Responsiveness, and Relational Conflict Among Emerging Adult Couples

Authors

  • Mylène Lachance-Grzela Université de Moncton
  • Mylène Ross-Plourde Université de Moncton
  • Manon Vautour Université de Moncton
  • Marilou Larocque Université de Moncton
  • Amanda Duguay Université de Moncton

Abstract

The current study examines the ways in which perceived partner responsiveness can explain the link between trait mindfulness and conflicts among emerging adult couples. Members of a total of 127 mixed-gender couples completed a series of questionnaires. Mediation analyses revealed that, for men, mindfulness was associated with fewer and less intense relational conflicts and that this association was explained partially by perceived partner responsiveness. For women, partner responsiveness was also associated negatively with reported conflicts, but mindfulness was not related directly or indirectly to relational conflicts. Our results suggest that mindfulness and responsiveness can contribute to the understanding of relational conflicts among emerging adult mixed-gender couples. Implications for counselling and psychotherapy are discussed.

Author Biographies

Mylène Lachance-Grzela, Université de Moncton

Mylène Lachance-Grzela is an associate professor of psychology at the Université de Moncton. Her main interests are on interpersonal relationship and parenting research. She is also a clinical psychologist.

Mylène Ross-Plourde, Université de Moncton

Mylène Ross-Plourde is adjunct professor of psychology at the Université de Moncton. Her main interests are on interpersonal relationship and parenting research. She is also a clinical psychologist.

Manon Vautour, Université de Moncton

Manon Vautour holds an honours degree in psychology and currently works at Famille et petite enfance francophone sud.

Marilou Larocque, Université de Moncton

Marilou Larocque is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the Université de Moncton.

Amanda Duguay, Université de Moncton

Amanda Duguay is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the Université de Moncton.

Downloads

Published

2020-08-27

How to Cite

Lachance-Grzela, M., Ross-Plourde, M., Vautour, M., Larocque, M., & Duguay, A. (2020). Mindfulness, Perceived Partner Responsiveness, and Relational Conflict Among Emerging Adult Couples. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 54(3), 451–463. Retrieved from https://cjc-rcc.ucalgary.ca/article/view/61292