Abstract：
This article explores couples\' perceptions and expectations of closeness in a clinical setting, and how relationship perceptions and expectations are associated with treatment outcomes. Bowen\'s theory of differentiation suggests that healthy relationships require a balance of autonomy and connection. However, some research suggests that contemporary societal expectations are pushing couples to expect greater degrees of closeness and less autonomy. Utilizing a clinical sample of 185 couples from an on-campus Couple and Family Therapy training clinic, this article explores couples\' perceptions and expectations of relationship closeness utilizing graphics of overlapping circles. Latent profile analysis was conducted to identify three different profile groups based on perceptions and expectations. Wald tests for significant mean differences among the profiles were performed. Results identified significant differences between the three groups for satisfaction and separateness and connectedness variables, number of sessions and termination.
摘要：
本文探讨了夫妻在临床环境中对亲密关系的看法和期望，以及关系感知和期望如何与治疗结果相关联。鲍恩的分化理论表明，健康的关系需要自治和联系的平衡。然而,一些研究表明，当代社会期望促使夫妻期望更大程度的亲密和更少的自主性。利用校内夫妇和家庭治疗培训诊所的185对夫妇的临床样本，本文利用重叠圆圈的图形探讨了夫妻对亲密关系的看法和期望。进行了潜在轮廓分析，以根据感知和期望确定三个不同的轮廓组。对曲线之间的显著平均差异进行了Wald检验。结果确定了三组在满意度、分离性和连通性变量方面的显著差异，会话和终止的数量。
