Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado
Faculty Sponsor
Elizabeth Pascoe
Abstract
Fluctuations of state self-esteem, in-the-moment self-esteem, may influence our perceptions romantic relationships in either a positive or negative light. This research, using a subliminal priming task, aimed to test whether manipulation of state self-esteem would cause a significant difference in either relationship satisfaction or, if single, relationship perception. We expected individuals that had their self-esteem positively primed would have higher relationship satisfaction or relationship perception. We also expected a similar relationship for those who had their self-esteem negatively influenced. Some strong correlations were found between self-esteem and relationship satisfaction that leave implications for further research on this topic.
Recommended Citation
Klosterman, Miranda
(2012)
"Self-Esteem and Relationship Perception,"
Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado: Vol. 2:
No.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/urj/vol2/iss2/7