The Association between Approach–Avoidance Commitment and Investment Model in Romantic Relationships

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between approach–avoidance commitment and investment model. Participants were 122 undergraduate students involved in romantic relationships. The results indicated that approach commitment was positively associated with satisfaction and investment. On the other hand, avoidance commitment was associated with the interaction term between a) satisfaction and investment and b) satisfaction and quality of alternative. Results of simple slope analysis showed that if satisfaction was low, avoidance commitment was positively associated with investment, and if satisfaction was high, avoidance commitment was positively associated with quality of alternative.