Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the underlying mechanisms of why partners of detainees remain in their relationships and whether this mechanism is associated with the number of monthly visits made to the imprisoned partner. The Investment Model Scale was used to assess: commitment, relationship satisfaction, relationship alternatives, and relationship investments in a sample of one hundred female partners of detainees (M = 35.9 years). As expected, satisfaction was positively and alternatives negatively associated with commitment and commitment was positively related to the number of visits. These results may inform prison initiatives aimed at supporting relationship maintenance.

摘要

本研究旨在检查被拘留者的伴侣为何保持关系的潜在机制，以及这种机制是否与每月探视被监禁者的次数有关。投资模型量表用于评估：在 100 名被拘留者女性伴侣（M = 35.9 岁）的样本中的承诺、关系满意度、关系选择和关系投资。正如预期的那样，满意度与承诺呈正相关，替代品与承诺呈负相关，承诺与访问次数呈正相关。这些结果可能会为旨在支持关系维护的监狱举措提供信息。