Relational surprise experiences as a unique form of relational maintenance

Q2 Social Sciences

Interpersona Pub Date : 2020-12-22 DOI:10.5964/ijpr.v14i2.3647

Joshua R. Pederson, Leah E. LeFebvre, Darrin J. Griffin

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Abstract

This study presents an initial exploration and conceptualization of relational surprise experiences (RSEs) as communication phenomenon involving strategic relational maintenance behaviors with potential for positive and negative outcomes. University students in the Southeastern United States (N = 203) described a RSE that occurred with a close relational partner (romantic partner, friend, or family member), explained how deception was used to achieve the surprise, and reported relational benefits and drawbacks in an online survey. Seven types of RSEs were reported including gifts, events, visits, and destinations. Responses revealed that people considered surprises as relationally beneficial with minimal drawbacks. Although over one-third of the participants described their partner’s pants perceived the surprise as a violation of relational rules. Some participants reported both benefits and drawbacks to RSEs, thereby illuminating a nuance for traditional relational maintenance typologies. This study establishes a path to explore implications of RSEs for individual and relational satisfaction, happiness, and well-being.

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关系惊喜体验是关系维护的一种独特形式

本研究初步探索并概念化了关系惊喜体验作为一种沟通现象，涉及具有积极和消极结果的战略关系维持行为。在一项在线调查中，美国东南部的大学生(N = 203)描述了与亲密关系伙伴(恋人、朋友或家庭成员)发生的RSE，解释了如何使用欺骗来实现惊喜，并报告了关系的好处和缺点。报告了七种类型的rse，包括礼物、事件、访问和目的地。回答显示，人们认为惊喜是有益的，缺点最小。尽管超过三分之一的参与者认为他们伴侣的裤子是违反关系规则的惊喜。一些参与者报告了rse的优点和缺点，从而阐明了传统关系维护类型的细微差别。本研究建立了一条探索个体和关系满意度、幸福和幸福的rsse含义的路径。

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Interpersona Social Sciences-Cultural Studies

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1.00

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38 weeks

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