Samenvatting
Although negative ties may cause stress and harm well-being, they are also considered fundamental in close and ongoing relationships. This study distinguishes positive, negative, and – when characterized by both valences – ambivalent ties. Analyzing almost 10,000 personal networks from the Swiss CH-X study shows that: (1) ambivalence among family members is more prevalent than among non-family members, (2) ambivalent family dyads or triads are not negatively associated with well-being, and (3) certain balanced family triads are associated with higher well-being and an unbalanced non-family triad is associated with lower well-being. These results suggest that conflicts are not necessarily detrimental to young adults’ well-being.
Originele taal-2 | English |
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Pagina's (van-tot) | 184-202 |
Aantal pagina's | 19 |
Tijdschrift | Social Networks |
Volume | 78 |
DOI's | |
Status | Published - jul.-2024 |