Abstract
Dependence on a partner facilitates various types of relationship maintenance effort. In this paper, we report on two experiments in which the level of dependence was manipulated. Study 1 tested whether dependence promotes other enhancement (a form of ingratiation, whereby the likeability of the partner is positively distorted). Study 2 tested whether dependence amplifies a sense of guilt after inadvertently committing a mild form of transgression against the partner, and whether amplified guilt facilitates self-punishment. In both experiments, dependence was manipulated in a conceptually similar manner: Participants’ experimental rewards were partially determined by their partner’s decision. Dependence promoted other enhancement (Study 1) but did not amplify guilt, and failed to promote self-punishment (Study 2). Possible reasons for the contradictory findings of the two studies are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 676-683 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Current Psychology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Jun 15 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dependence
- Goal instrumentality
- Guilt
- Ingratiation
- Other enhancement
- Relationship value
- Self-punishment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)