Peel, Raquel 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4909-9844 and Caltabiano, Nerina
(2020)
Why do we sabotage love? A thematic analysis of lived experiences of relationship breakdown and maintenance.
Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy.
ISSN 1533-2691
Abstract
Although many individuals are searching for love, failure can often be the expected outcome. A previous study investigated self-sabotage in romantic relationships and explored how psychologists in practice understand this phenomenon. A repertoire of self-sabotaging behaviors was identified by practitioners, with possible reasons as to why this occurs. The present study was the first to empirically explore self-sabotage in romantic relationships by gathering qualitative evidence from a diverse sample of 696 individuals. Participants’ lived experiences detailed motivations and strategies to self-sabotage romantic engagements. However, participants’ experiences have also helped inform essential steps toward breaking the cycle of self-sabotage.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Counselling (1 Jan 2015 -) |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Counselling (1 Jan 2015 -) |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Aug 2020 01:27 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Aug 2020 04:04 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Relationship self-sabotage; relationship breakdown; relationship maintenance; thematic analysis; lived experiences |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1701 Psychology > 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | C Society > 92 Health > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920410 Mental Health |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1080/15332691.2020.1795039 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/39106 |
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