Abstract
We examined the cultural scope of affection exchange theory. Specifically, we tested the postulates that trait affection given and received covary with indicators of psychological well-being and that highly affectionate individuals are relationally advantaged. The sample consisted of 326 college-attending adult Slovaks. Correlational analyses supported the predicted associations between trait affection and depression, loneliness, stress, general mental health, and self-esteem. Additionally, results of t-tests indicated that individuals involved in a romantic relationship reported higher levels of trait affection compared to those not involved in a romantic relationship. Limitations and future directions are addressed in the discussion.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Intercultural Communication Research |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Slovakia
- Trait affection
- mental health
- relationship status
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Communication
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