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This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.

In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.

Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at gradformat@asu.edu.

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The Association Between Sociotropy – Autonomy and Dyadic Coping with Relationship Commitment as a Potential Moderator

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Emerging adulthood (18 – 28 years) is a distinctive period in the life course whereyoung people are involved in the process of transitioning to adult roles in their careers and social relationships. Due to the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic, economic instability, and other social factors, emerging adults in the United States are…

Emerging adulthood (18 – 28 years) is a distinctive period in the life course whereyoung people are involved in the process of transitioning to adult roles in their careers and social relationships. Due to the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic, economic instability, and other social factors, emerging adults in the United States are experiencing greater stress and challenges than ever before. In this climate of high stress, personal characteristics such as an individual’s propensity to endorse sociotropy (the tendency to focus primarily on relationships) or autonomy (the tendency to focus primarily on the self) may be associated with experiences of stress and resulting depressive feelings based on the diathesis-stress model of depression proposed by Beck in 1967. However, perceived partner’s dyadic coping may buffer against the positive association between stress and depression. Despite this plausible link, not much is known about how personal characteristics (here sociotropy and autonomy) of emerging adults may influence their perceptions of their own as well as partner’s dyadic coping. To address this gap, the present study used survey data from 269 emerging adults to examine whether personal characteristics such as sociotropy and autonomy are associated with their perceptions of dyadic coping and to examine if these associations are moderated by perceived relationship commitment, given commitment has been found to increase relationship maintenance behaviors. Results found that both sociotropy and autonomy were associated positively with positive dyadic coping by self and negatively with negative dyadic coping by partner. Relationship commitment partially moderated these associations. Results of this study have the ability to inform therapy for emerging adults in romantic relationships who may be experiencing higher stress, symptoms of depression, and those who may be experiencing difficulties in their relationships. Limitations and future directions for research are discussed
ContributorsGandhi, Yuvamathi (Author) / Randall, Ashley K (Thesis advisor) / Bludworth, Jamie (Committee member) / Warner, Cheryl (Committee member) / Iida, Masumi (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
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The Moderating Effect of Commitment on the Association Between COVID-19 Stress and Symptoms of Mental Health Distress for Medical First Responders in Australia and the U.S.

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Given the severity of risks that accompany the current COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing negative psychological effects, such as increased symptoms of depression and anxiety (i.e., mental health distress). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impress upon society, it is pertinent to assess the ways in which COVID-19 may be…

Given the severity of risks that accompany the current COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing negative psychological effects, such as increased symptoms of depression and anxiety (i.e., mental health distress). As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impress upon society, it is pertinent to assess the ways in which COVID-19 may be impacting first responders; many of which who are responsible for tending to the safety and wellbeing of communities during this time. However, little is known about how medical first responders may be experiencing COVID-19 related stress, whether this impacts their experience with symptoms of mental health distress, and furthermore whether this stress is different for those in different countries. As such, the present study sought to assess the association between COVID-19 related stress and symptoms of mental health distress in medical first responders for those living in Australia and the United States. Further, given the positive effects romantic relationships have on an individual’s interpersonal functioning, the potential moderating effect of perceived relationship commitment was examined. A total number of 79 participants completed the study. Contrary to hypotheses, results showed that there was no significant association between COVID-19 related stress and symptoms of distress, nor was relationship commitment found to moderate symptoms of distress. Implications of this study have the potential to guide mental health professionals working with medical first responders who are experiencing symptoms of distress, particularly in times of crises similar to that of COVID-19.
ContributorsEvers, Jessie Marie (Author) / Randall, Ashley K. (Thesis advisor) / Pereira, Jennifer (Committee member) / Warner, Cheryl (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2021