This study’s primary goal was to examine the mitigating effects of the quantity and quality of received esteem support after experiencing verbal aggression. Seventy-one heterosexual romantic couples (142 students) completed measures assessing verbal aggression, esteem support, mental health, and relationship satisfaction. Results documented the negative personal and relational consequences of verbal aggression; however, the quantity and quality of esteem support buffered the consequences of verbal aggression. The findings indicated that quantity and quality of support are separate dimensions of supportive interactions that yield differential outcomes, especially for females.

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减轻口头攻击的不良后果：自尊支持对个人和关系成果的缓冲作用

这项研究的主要目的是检验遭受口头攻击后获得尊敬支持的数量和质量的缓解效果。七十一对异性恋浪漫情侣（142名学生）完成了评估言语攻击，自尊支持，心理健康和关系满意度的措施。结果记录了口头侵略的负面个人和关系后果；然而，自尊支持的数量和质量缓冲了语言侵略的后果。研究结果表明，支持的数量和质量是支持互动的不同维度，它们会产生不同的结果，尤其是对于女性而言。