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- Separation in Close Relationships: Emotional and Psychological Aspects in the Perception of Men and Women
- Kamenskaya A.S., Saporovskaya M.V. Separation in close relationships: emotional and psychological aspects in the perception of men and women. Vestnik of Kostroma State University. Series: Pedagogy. Psychology. Sociokinetics, 2024, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 33-40. https://doi.org/10.34216/2073-1426-2024-30-4-33-40
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.34216/2073-1426-2024-30-4-33-40
- УДК: 159.9:316.6
- Publish date: 2024-11-05
- Annotation: The article presents the results of a theoretical and empirical study of the structure of ideas about the phenomenon of separation in close relationships. The study was carried out within the framework of the idiographic and lexical-semantic approaches. The aim of the work was to study the specifics of ideas about separation (thoughts; emotional and behavioral reactions; possible negative and positive aspects) in men and women. The study involved 132 respondents: 62 young men aged 18 to 29 (M = 20.44) and 70 girls aged 18 to 24 (M = 19.86). It was found that the ideas about the semantic characteristics of separation in girls and boys are similar and do not have significant differences. The key categories of ideas about separation are: temporary physical separation; parting and ending of relationships (ending intimacy and breaking the emotional connection); mental and emotional separation (distancing); long-distance relationships. There are differences in the perception of negative and positive effects of separation depending on gender. When describing negative consequences, girls focus on the fear of betrayal and fading of feelings, and young men more often mention general emotional reactions. Positive effects of separation are highlighted: the opportunity to rethink relationships and personal development. These aspects are of particular importance in the context of short-term separations, where they can help strengthen relationships. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding the phenomenon of separation in the context of interpersonal relationships, as well as the need for further study of its various aspects and impact on the psycho-emotional state of partners.
- Keywords: separation, close relationships, ideas, negative aspects of separation, positive aspects of separation
- Funding and acknowledgments: The study was conducted with the financial support of the Russian Science Foundation, project 24-28-00896
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