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Relational satisfaction and telomere length: exploring the moderators of dyadic coping and mindful partnering

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dc.contributor.authorBaer, Samantha Leigh, author
dc.contributor.authorQuirk, Kelley, advisor
dc.contributor.authorLucas-Thompson, Rachel, committee member
dc.contributor.authorFaw, Meara, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-28T10:27:48Z
dc.date.available2024-08-28T10:27:54Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to address the gaps in the literature surrounding dyadic coping, mindful partnering, relationship satisfaction, and telomere length. We examined the association between relationship satisfaction and telomere length. Hypothesizing (H1) that relationship satisfaction would be positively and significantly associated with longer telomere length. We then analyzed mindful partnering and dyadic coping as moderators of this association. Next, we predicted (H2, H3) that mindful partnering and dyadic coping would strengthen the association between relationship satisfaction and telomere length. However, our analyses showed hypothesis one is insignificant, meaning there is no significant association between relationship satisfaction and telomere length. The insignificance of our main effect inhibited us from testing our moderators, dyadic coping, and mindful partnering. One notable limitation of our study was that the data was self-reported, creating more room for social desirability. Future researchers could collect data on these variables through observational research to minimize the amount of social desirability bias. Although the findings from this study were insignificant, it presents the field with opportunities for future research.
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dc.identifierBaer_colostate_0053N_17850.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/236798
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
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dc.subjecthealth outcomes
dc.subjectrelationship satisfaction
dc.subjecttelomere length
dc.subjectmindful partnering
dc.subjectdyadic coping
dc.subjectsupport
dc.titleRelational satisfaction and telomere length: exploring the moderators of dyadic coping and mindful partnering
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thesis.degree.disciplineHuman Development and Family Studies
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M.S.)

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