TY  - CHAP
AB  - Abstract Romantic dissolution is a common experience throughout the life course, particularly during emerging adulthood (ages 18–29). The purpose of this review was to summarize and critique theoretical approaches and empirical findings of the aftermath of dating relationship dissolution.Article searches were conducted within PsycINFO. We utilized terms related to romantic relationship dissolution (i.e., breakup, romantic breakup, relationship termination, relationship dissolution, romantic dissolution, romantic termination, post-dissolution) in a search for key words. We narrowed the results further by limiting the search to include participants between the ages of 18 and 29.Experiencing romantic dissolution can result in both positive and negative emotional reactions and behaviors, including personal growth and self-expansion as well as experiencing physical and emotional abuse from ex-partners. Furthermore, former romantic partners commonly form other types of friendships and casual sexual relationships after the termination of committed romantic relationships. Many theoretical frameworks are used to guide these investigations, and some articles lack a theoretical framework.Developmental Systems Theory might be a theoretical framework that best shapes our investigations of romantic dissolution in dating relationships that occur in emerging adulthood.Relationship education programs would be enhanced by discussing the developmental needs that are important for young people and the ways in which their romantic experiences can or cannot meet those needs. In addition to learning about how to have healthy romantic relationships, young people can also benefit from learning how to identify when romantic relationships should end, and how to end them successfully.
VL  - 11
SN  - 978-1-78714-610-5, 978-1-78714-609-9/1530-3535
DO  - 10.1108/S1530-353520170000011011
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/S1530-353520170000011011
AU  - Norona Jerika C.
AU  - Olmstead Spencer B.
PY  - 2017
Y1  - 2017/01/01
TI  - The Aftermath of Dating Relationship Dissolution in Emerging Adulthood: A Review
T2  - Intimate Relationships and Social Change
T3  - Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 237
EP  - 261
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -