Factors associated with breakup distress following a romantic relationship dissolution among emerging adult students

IF 0.8 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Psychology in Africa Pub Date : 2023-03-04 DOI:10.1080/14330237.2023.2190232

A. S. Van der Watt, A. Roos, E. Lesch, S. Seedat

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Abstract

Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs) frequently occur among emerging adult students and can lead to significant distress. Little information is available regarding the factors associated with increased breakup distress among emerging adult students in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to fill this gap in evidence. A purposive sample of emerging adult students (n = 886, female = 70.1%, black = 14.3%, mean age = 20.52 years, SD = 1.86 years) completed the Life Events Checklist (LEC), the Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire (ACE), and the Breakup Distress Scale (BDS). Pearson’s correlations and analyses of variance (ANOVAs) were conducted to determine sociodemographic and life experience factors associated with BDS scores. Female sex, not being religious, being Catholic, identifying with a minority sexual orientation, and increased childhood adversity and lifetime trauma exposure were significantly associated with increased BDS scores. Current relationship status was not associated with BDS scores. Sociodemographic factors and adverse life events are important aspects to consider in the assessment of breakup distress. Student counselling services should provide targeted interventions among at-risk students following an RRD.

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新兴成年学生恋爱关系破裂后分手痛苦的相关因素

恋爱关系破裂(rrd)经常发生在即将成年的学生中，并可能导致严重的痛苦。关于低收入和中等收入国家新生成年学生中分手痛苦增加的相关因素的信息很少。我们的目标是填补这一证据空白。目的样本为初成年学生(n = 886，女性= 70.1%，黑人= 14.3%，平均年龄= 20.52岁，SD = 1.86岁)，完成了生活事件清单(LEC)、童年不良经历问卷(ACE)和分手痛苦量表(BDS)。采用Pearson相关分析和方差分析(anova)来确定与BDS评分相关的社会人口学和生活经验因素。女性、不信教、是天主教徒、认同少数性取向、童年逆境和终身创伤暴露的增加与BDS得分的增加显著相关。当前的关系状态与BDS评分无关。社会人口因素和不良生活事件是评估分手痛苦时需要考虑的重要方面。学生咨询服务应在RRD后为有风险的学生提供有针对性的干预措施。

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Journal of Psychology in Africa PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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1.70

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16.70%

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期刊介绍： Findings from psychological research in Africa and related regions needs a forum for better dissemination and utilisation in the context of development. Special emphasis is placed on the consideration of African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, and Hispanic-Latino realities and problems. Contributions should attempt a synthesis of emic and etic methodologies and applications. The Journal of Psychology in Africa includes original articles, review articles, book reviews, commentaries, special issues, case analyses, reports and announcements.