The present study explores the network uncertainty measure (NUM) as a longitudinal determinant of both relational uncertainty and biased cognitions (the perception that relational talk is threatening) at a later time. Using relational turbulence theory (RTT) as a framework, the NUM was tested for predictive and theoretical validity. Results indicated that network uncertainty at time 1 predicted self and partner, and relationship uncertainty at time 2 with varying strength of relationships. Moreover, the NUM predicted biased cognitions at time 2 when controlling for self, partner, and relationship uncertainty. Efforts were made to see if relational uncertainty mediates the relationship between network uncertainty and biased cognitions. Those results were nonsignificant. These clarify the nature of uncertainties both within and outside of close relationships. Implications are discussed in terms of both theoretical and conceptual development.

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测试网络不确定性度量的预测和理论有效性

本研究探讨了网络不确定性度量 (NUM) 作为关系不确定性和偏见认知（关系谈话具有威胁性的看法）的纵向决定因素。使用关系湍流理论 (RTT) 作为框架，对 NUM 的预测和理论有效性进行了测试。结果表明，时间 1 的网络不确定性预测了自我和合作伙伴，以及时间 2 的关系不确定性，具有不同的关系强度。此外，当控制自我、伴侣和关系的不确定性时，NUM 预测了时间 2 的偏见认知。努力观察关系不确定性是否介导了网络不确定性和有偏见的认知之间的关系。这些结果并不显着。这些阐明了亲密关系内外的不确定性的性质。在理论和概念发展方面讨论了影响。