Pychology research - Factors that affect long interpersonal relationships

Factors that Affect Long Interpersonal Relationships Long-term interpersonal relationships and the factors that keep couples together has been a topic in research that reminds us how these factors come into play as the length of the relationship increases. Rusbult (1983) offered three factors that affect long-term relationships. The first factor was satisfaction, depending on if the individuals in relationship were satisfied (e.g., happy) or dissatisfied (e.g., unhappy) with their relationship it would lead to …

…If we use these simple techniques we won't lose as much data and our studies will have more accurate data. Factors that Affect 8 References Arriaga, X. B., & Agnew, C. R. (2001). Being committed: The affective, cognitive, and conative components of relationship commitment. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27, 1190-1203. Rusbult, C. E. (1983). A longitudinal test of the investment model: The development (and deterioration) of satisfaction and commitment in heterosexual involvements. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 45, 101 117.