Marital support giving as a function of attributional confidence |
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| Authors: | Theodore A Avtgis |
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| Institution: | Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Communication Sciences, and Theatre , St. John's University , Jamaica, NY, 11439 |
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| Abstract: | This study sought to investigate the relationship between attributional confidence and social and emotional support. Consistent with uncertainty reduction theory, it was hypothesized that as relationships develop, so too should relational partner ability to predict spousal behaviors, thoughts, and feelings as well as provide appropriate social and emotional support. Two hundred sixty‐nine married people completed several measures assessing perceived attributional confidence, emotional support and social support of their partner. Results indicated a positive relationship between attributional confidence and interpersonal depth, social and emotional support as well as a negative relationship between attributional confidence and interpersonal conflict. Results are discussed in terms of Uncertainty Reduction Theory. |
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| Keywords: | Adolescents Children Internet Media Use Mobile Technology Tablets |
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