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Objectives <p>Co-rumination, an interpersonal emotion regulation process involving repetitive, problem-focused conversations with others, is linked not only to relational benefits but also to psychological costs. Trait mindfulness, an intrapersonal disposition toward non-judgmental, present-moment awareness, has been associated with better individual and relationship well-being. Individuals can draw upon such interpersonal and intrapersonal tools simultaneously, especially with a romantic partner; however, the interplay of co-rumination and mindfulness remains underexplored, leaving important theoretical and clinical implications for helping couples navigate difficult times together overlooked.</p> Method <p>Using cross-sectional survey data from individuals in romantic relationships (<i>n</i> = 445), we conducted latent profile analyses to identify trait mindfulness profiles, examine co-rumination differences across profiles, and test whether mindfulness profiles moderated links between co-rumination and well-being.</p> Results <p>Four mindfulness profiles emerged: judgmentally observing (16.5%), low mindfulness (65.6%), non-judgmentally aware (6.5%), and high mindfulness (11.4%). Co-rumination levels were similar across the four mindfulness profiles. Although mindfulness profiles did not moderate associations between co-rumination and individual well-being, moderation effects were found for relationship outcomes. Co-rumination was relationally beneficial for individuals in the&#xa0;judgmentally observing and low mindfulness profiless but was associated with poorer relationship and sexual quality among individuals&#xa0;in the high mindfulness profile.</p> Conclusions <p>Findings suggest that although individuals reported similar levels of co-rumination in their romantic relationships, co-rumination may harm relationship well-being among individuals classified in the relatively higher trait mindfulness profile.</p> Preregistration <p>The research questions, hypotheses, variables used, and data analytic plan of the study were pre-registered prospectively before the completion of data collection at: <a href="https://osf.io/2snbu">https://osf.io/2snbu</a>.</p>

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When Problem Talk Helps or Hurts the Relationship: Trait Mindfulness Profiles Moderate the Effects of Co-Rumination in Romantic Relationships

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    2026年4月22日

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  • Yunzhi Zheng,
  • Ashley Tudder,
  • Ana M. DiGiovanni,
  • Brett J. Peters,
  • Jonathan G. Kimmes

摘要

Objectives

Co-rumination, an interpersonal emotion regulation process involving repetitive, problem-focused conversations with others, is linked not only to relational benefits but also to psychological costs. Trait mindfulness, an intrapersonal disposition toward non-judgmental, present-moment awareness, has been associated with better individual and relationship well-being. Individuals can draw upon such interpersonal and intrapersonal tools simultaneously, especially with a romantic partner; however, the interplay of co-rumination and mindfulness remains underexplored, leaving important theoretical and clinical implications for helping couples navigate difficult times together overlooked.

Method

Using cross-sectional survey data from individuals in romantic relationships (n = 445), we conducted latent profile analyses to identify trait mindfulness profiles, examine co-rumination differences across profiles, and test whether mindfulness profiles moderated links between co-rumination and well-being.

Results

Four mindfulness profiles emerged: judgmentally observing (16.5%), low mindfulness (65.6%), non-judgmentally aware (6.5%), and high mindfulness (11.4%). Co-rumination levels were similar across the four mindfulness profiles. Although mindfulness profiles did not moderate associations between co-rumination and individual well-being, moderation effects were found for relationship outcomes. Co-rumination was relationally beneficial for individuals in the judgmentally observing and low mindfulness profiless but was associated with poorer relationship and sexual quality among individuals in the high mindfulness profile.

Conclusions

Findings suggest that although individuals reported similar levels of co-rumination in their romantic relationships, co-rumination may harm relationship well-being among individuals classified in the relatively higher trait mindfulness profile.

Preregistration

The research questions, hypotheses, variables used, and data analytic plan of the study were pre-registered prospectively before the completion of data collection at: https://osf.io/2snbu.