When you accept me for me: The relational benefits of intrinsic affirmations from one's relationship partner

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Volumn 36, Issue 11, 2010, Pages 1439-1453

  Gordon, Amie M ^a   Chen, Serena ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

close relationships; interpersonal relationships; self concept; self esteem; self worth

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; BEHAVIOR CONTROL; FEMALE; HUMAN; HUMAN RELATION; LOVE; MALE; SATISFACTION; SELF CONCEPT; STUDENT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BEHAVIOR CONTROL; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS; LOVE; MALE; PERSONAL SATISFACTION; SELF CONCEPT; SELF EFFICACY; STUDENTS; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 78649856786     PISSN: 01461672     EISSN: 15527433     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0146167210384881     Document Type: Article

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