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May 20, 2026Journal of Family Psychology

Romantic attachment and couple commitment in first-time parents: The protective role of partner support.

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AGAnne‐Sophie GingrasUniversité de SherbrookeABAudrey BrassardUniversité de SherbrookeAGAnne-Laurence GagnéUniversité de Sherbrooke

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Implication

Longitudinal study examines couple commitment trajectories in first-time parents, revealing how partner support moderates attachment insecurities.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the relationship between romantic attachment and couple commitment in first-time parents, particularly the moderating role of partner support.
  • Conducted a longitudinal dyadic study with 211 couples who are first-time parents.
  • Assessed attachment insecurities during pregnancy, partner support at 4 months postpartum, and commitment trajectories at multiple time points.
  • Analyzed data using dyadic latent growth curve analyses.
  • Partners with higher attachment anxiety showed a steady decline in optimal commitment.
  • Mothers with higher attachment anxiety experienced a slower increase in undercommitment over time.
  • Higher perceived partner support was linked to a slower decline in optimal commitment and a slower increase in undercommitment for both parents.

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Gingras et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4fd2f03e14405aa9b3dahttps://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001488
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