Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Resilient relationships: Role of partner responsiveness and relationship satisfaction in posttraumatic stress disorder. |
| Authors: |
Meuleman, Eline M., Karremans, Johan C., van Ee, Elisa |
| Source: |
Journal of Military, Veteran & Family Health; Feb2025, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p53-62, 10p |
| Subject Terms: |
POST-traumatic stress disorder, PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience, PEARSON correlation (Statistics), SATISFACTION, RESEARCH funding, SPOUSES, QUESTIONNAIRES, SEVERITY of illness index, INTERPERSONAL relations, DATA analysis software, REGRESSION analysis |
| Abstract (English): |
LAY SUMMARY: This research delves into how posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects relationships. Most studies focus on how PTSD negatively affects romantic relationships, but this study looked at what makes relationships resilient for patients undergoing PTSD treatment. The study population consisted of 89 patients, including 49 Veterans, and the authors explored how trauma symptoms and perceived partner support influence relationship quality. The results reveal that partners' supportiveness strongly affected relationship satisfaction, suggesting that couples in which one partner is dealing with PTSD can maintain a positive relationship when the other partner is supportive. This sheds light on the importance of partner support in fostering strong relationships amid struggles with PTSD. Introduction: Research examining relationship quality among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) largely focuses on the negative impact PTSD can have on patients' romantic relationships, with less attention devoted to factors that build resilience in these relationships. Methods: In a sample of patients undergoing treatment for PTSD (N = 89), including 49 Veterans, this study examined 1) two main effects of PTSD symptom severity and perceived partner responsiveness on relationship quality, 2) a moderating model of perceived partner responsiveness, buffering the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms and relationship satisfaction, and 3) a mediation model, whereby posttraumatic stress symptoms lead to less perceived partner responsiveness, which in turn leads to poorer relationship satisfaction. Results: A linear regression analysis revealed that posttraumatic stress symptoms were not linked to relationship satisfaction, whereas perceived partner responsiveness showed a positive association with relationship satisfaction. Veterans tended to have lower relationship satisfaction compared with non-Veterans. The moderation and mediation analyses did not show any significant direct or indirect effects. Discussion: Findings suggest that responsive couples can maintain a strong and supportive relationship regardless of PTSD status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (French): |
Introduction : Les recherches sur la qualité de la relation chez les patient(e)s ayant un trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT) portent largement sur les effets négatifs éventuels des TSPT sur les relations romantiques, mais moins sur les facteurs qui renforcent la résilience dans ces relations. Méthodologie : Dans un échantillon de patient(e)s traité(e)s pour un TSPT (n = 89), y compris 49 vétéran(e)s, cette étude a porté sur 1) les deux principaux effets de la gravité des symptômes de TSPT et la réceptivité perçue des partenaires sur la qualité de la relation; 2) un modèle modérateur de la réceptivité perçue des partenaires, qui atténuent le lien entre les symptômes de stress post-traumatique et la satisfaction envers la relation et 3) un modèle de médiation, selon lequel les symptômes de stress post-traumatique entraînent une moins grande réceptivité perçue des partenaires, ce qui était associé à une moins bonne satisfaction envers la relation. Résultats : Une analyse de régression linéaire a révélé que les symptômes de stress post-traumatique n'étaient pas liés à la satisfaction envers la relation, tandis que la réceptivité perçue des partenaires a révélé une association positive avec la satisfaction envers la relation. Par rapport aux non-vétéran(e)s, les vétéran(e)s ont tendance à ressentir une moins grande faible satisfaction envers la relation. Les analyses de modération et de médiation n'ont pas démontré d'effets directs ou indirects importants. Discussion : Selon les observations, les couples réceptifs peuvent entretenir une relation solide et solidaire, quel que soit le statut du TSPT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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