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Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy
Innovations in Clinical and Educational Interventions
Volume 12, 2013 - Issue 4
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Shyness and Communication: Impact on Self and Partner Relationship Satisfaction

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Pages 359-376 | Published online: 28 Oct 2013
 

Abstract

The present research explored the importance of shyness and communication-related variables (self-disclosure and expressions of empathy) in the prediction of romantic relationship satisfaction. Couples in established romantic relationships (N = 4,298) completed RELATE (RELATionship Evaluation), a questionnaire designed to evaluate the relationship between romantically linked partners. We hypothesized there would be a direct, inverse relationship between shyness and relationship satisfaction mediated by communication behaviors. We found shyness was associated with lower levels of self and partner relationship satisfaction for both males and females; however, this relationship was mediated by communication behaviors. Clinical implications for couples and therapists are discussed.

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