This study explored the underlying structure, stability, and predictive validity of college students scores on a measure of relationship maintenance self-efficacy beliefs. Three identified efficacy-related factors were found to be stable; related in expected directions with gender, commitment status, and adult attachment orientations: and uniquely predictive of subsequent relationship satisfaction.
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