Table 2.
Regression Analysis Predicting Adult Social and Romantic Outcomes from Adolescent Positive and Negative Affect
| Outcome | Reporter | Age | β | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Affect | ||||
| Social Competence | Self | 16–18 | .39 | <.0001 |
| Romantic Competence | Self | 23–25 | .28 | <.0001 |
| Relationship Satisfaction | Self | 23–25 | .11 | .32 |
| Romantic Conflict | Self | 23–25 | .20 | .06 |
| Anxious Attachment | Self | 23–25 | −.17 | .03 |
| Avoidant Attachment | Self | 23–25 | −.05 | .56 |
| Romantic Conflict | Partner | 23–25 | −.27 | .01 |
| Anxious Attachment | Partner | 23–25 | −.22 | .06 |
| Avoidant Attachment | Partner | 23–25 | .13 | .30 |
| Negative Affect | ||||
| Social Competence | Self | 16–18 | −.37 | <.0001 |
| Romantic Competence | Self | 23–25 | −.28 | <.0001 |
| Relationship Satisfaction | Self | 23–25 | .03 | .79 |
| Romantic Conflict | Self | 23–25 | .01 | .99 |
| Anxious Attachment | Self | 23–25 | .01 | .86 |
| Avoidant Attachment | Self | 23–25 | .11 | .22 |
| Romantic Conflict | Partner | 23–25 | −.03 | .80 |
| Anxious Attachment | Partner | 23–25 | .16 | .16 |
| Avoidant Attachment | Partner | 23–25 | −.10 | .41 |