ABSTRACT

Both classical and contemporary interpersonal theories have identified the social networks surrounding a couple as integral players in relational development and maintenance. The current project extends this line of research by designing (Study 1) and implementing (Study 2) a measurement of social network interdependence. Scales of network interference and facilitation are developed and probed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results support distinct measures of network interference and facilitation. Invariance between differencing samples is tested for using multi-factor CFA. Results showed that measures of network interference and facilitation significantly vary between married and dating couples. Finally, convergent, divergent, and concurrent validity is tested for subscales using variables in relational turbulence theory. Results demonstrate that network interference and facilitation uniquely impact outcome variables above and beyond experiences of partner interference and facilitation. Results are discussed in terms of theory development.

摘要

古典和现代人际关系理论都将围绕夫妻的社交网络确定为关系发展和维持中不可或缺的参与者。当前的项目通过设计（研究1）和实施（研究2）社交网络相互依赖性的度量来扩展此研究范围。使用探索性和确认性因素分析来开发和探查网络干扰和便利的规模。结果支持不同的网络干扰和促进措施。使用多因素CFA测试差异样本之间的不变性。结果表明，已婚夫妇和约会对象之间网络干扰和便利的测量方法存在显着差异。最后，使用关系湍流理论中的变量测试了子量表的收敛，发散和并发有效性。结果表明，网络干扰和促进对伙伴变量和合作伙伴经验以外的结果变量具有独特的影响。在理论发展方面讨论了结果。