Romantic competence behavior during problem solving among emerging adult dating couples: Development of an observational coding system

Jiaqi Zhou; Joanne Davila

doi:10.1111/pere.12289

Romantic competence behavior during problem solving among emerging adult dating couples: Development of an observational coding system

Jiaqi Zhou^*
, Joanne Davila

^*Corresponding author for this work

Stony Brook University

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This study examined the hypothesis that romantic competence (RC) skills would be demonstrated behaviorally during dating couple problem solving interactions. A coding system was developed for RC behavior, and its validity was examined through its association with relationship satisfaction and negative affect expressed. A total of 106 emerging adult dating couples in different-sex relationships were assessed using the Romantic Competence Interview for Emerging Adults, and they participated in a dyadic problem-solving interaction coded for RC behavior and negative affect. Men's behavioral RC was positively associated with both his and his partner's satisfaction. Behavioral RC was also more associated with satisfaction than was negative affect. Implications for the utility of teaching RC skills in young couples are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	448-465
Number of pages	18
Journal	Personal Relationships
Volume	26
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12289
State	Published - 1 Sep 2019
Externally published	Yes

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emerging adults
relationship status
romantic competence
satisfaction

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