Indirect support seeking and perceptions of spousal support: An examination of a reciprocal relationship

Brian P. Don; Kristin D. Mickelson; Anita P. Barbee

doi:10.1111/pere.12006

Indirect support seeking and perceptions of spousal support: An examination of a reciprocal relationship

Brian P. Don, Kristin D. Mickelson, Anita P. Barbee

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Indirect support seeking has been theoretically identified as a support seeking strategy that may backfire and elicit negative responses or decreases in positive support. Moreover, past support responses that are either inadequate or negative have been theoretically linked to the use of indirect support seeking. Yet, no empirical studies have examined the potential reciprocal relation between indirect support seeking and perceived support in intimate relationships. Utilizing data from 204 new parents, we tested longitudinal cross-lagged path models to examine the reciprocal relation between indirect support seeking and support perceptions. Results provided partial support for a reciprocal relation between indirect support seeking and perceived negative support responses. Furthermore, indirect support seeking negatively predicted relationship satisfaction across time, through perceived negative support responses.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	655-668
Number of pages	14
Journal	Personal Relationships
Volume	20
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12006
State	Published - Dec 2013
Externally published	Yes

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Social Psychology
Anthropology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Life-span and Life-course Studies

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