Relational Uncertainty as a Consequence of Partner Jealousy Expressions |
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| Authors: | Jennifer L Bevan Karin D Tidgewell |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Communication Studies , Chapman University , bevan@chapman.edu;3. University of Nevada , Las Vegas |
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| Abstract: | The present study examines how the relational-uncertainty levels of individuals whose partners are jealous (i.e., “jealousy targets”) are predicted by how partners express jealousy. Students and community members completed a questionnaire where they recalled an instance when they were the recipients of their romantic partners' expression of jealousy. In general, jealousy-target relational uncertainty was positively predicted by a majority of negative and general behavioral partner jealousy expressions. However, positive partner jealousy expressions were not generally associated with jealousy-target relational uncertainty. Implications for the theoretical understanding of relational uncertainty and consequences of partner jealousy expression are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Consequence Model of Partner Jealousy Expression Jealousy Expression Relational Uncertainty Romantic Jealousy |
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