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• TITLE: The Implementation of Mental Contrasting in Romantic Relationship: A Review

  AUTHORS: Yitong Zhu

  KEYWORDS: Mental Contrasting, Implementation Intention, Romantic Relationship, Reconciliation Behavior

  JOURNAL NAME: Psychology, Vol.13 No.2, February 25, 2022

  ABSTRACT: Mental contrast is one of the self-regulation strategies. The contrast between the imagination of the desired goal and the reality of the obstacles motivates the individual to take effective action in the present to help achieve the goal. Mental contrast has been found to be effective in achieving goals in many aspects of life. This paper reviews the effectiveness of mental contrast in romantic relationship maintenance and conflict resolution. It addresses insecurity and reconciliation behaviors in romantic relationships and provides directions for future research.