Mod 9 Flashcards
Single people, on average, tend to experience worse wellbeing compared to coupled people. Why might this be the case?
single people are less satisfied with their relationship status
single people report greater fears of being single
single people perceive less social support from close others
When single people are told to focus on the negative aspects of being single, they report:
greater fear of being single
Alex is high in fear of being single. Alex goes on a date with Morgan, who is not very responsive to Alex during their date.
How might Alex respond to Morgan?
Alex will be interested in seeing Morgan again
People are single for longer because:
people are pursuing career goals
Alex is low in fear of being single. Alex goes on a date with Morgan, who is not very responsive to Alex during their date.
How might Alex respond to Morgan?
Alex will NOT be interested in seeing Morgan again
Attachment anxiety may predict …….. may in turn predict long-term singlehood.
low initial attraction from potential partners
Which theoretical framework has been used to highlight that long-term singles represent a heterogeneous group of individuals?
attachment theory
Attachment avoidance may predict …. which may in turn predict long-term singlehood.
low displays of interest to potential partners
Attachment security may predict ….. which may in turn predict long term singlehood
fulfilling nonromantic relationships
Single people who CHOOSE to remain single experience the following outcomes:
lower romantic loneliness
Single people report greater life satisfaction if they are able to:
meet their sexual needs
Attachment security may predict ….., which may in turn predict long term singlehood
fulfilling nonromantic relationships
When single people are told to focus on the negative aspects of being single, they report:
greater fear of being single
