Running on empty: Measuring psychological dependence in close relationships lacking satisfaction

• Main Authors: TAN, Kenneth, ARRIAGA, XimenaB., AGNEW, Christopher R.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2018
• Subjects: Dependence; interpersonal processes; investment model; nonvoluntary dependence; relationship commitment; Organizational Behavior and Theory; Personality and Social Contexts
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2399; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/soss_research/article/3656/viewcontent/Running_on_Empty_2017_afv.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

Commitment has often been used to examine why individuals unjustifiably persist in relationships that are lacking in or devoid of satisfaction. However, the practicality of using commitment to examine these situations has been questioned because of its substantial association with satisfaction. Acro...