Severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) is associated with treatment resistance, and in an interpersonal context, is associated with... Show moreSeverity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) is associated with treatment resistance, and in an interpersonal context, is associated with increased relationship distress and decreased relationship satisfaction. In addition, caregivers for those with clinical levels of OCS often engage in family accommodation (FA) behaviors that serve as an extension of the OCD patient’s compulsive behavior. However, the literature on the interchange of OCS, FA, and relationship satisfaction is limited in scope because it focuses mainly on the perspective of the caregiver or partner of the individual with OCD. The current study aims to address this limitation by examining OCS, FA, and relationship satisfaction variables from the perspective of the individual with OCD. Participants included 78 adults with self-reported OCD who were recruited in the US through clinics and clinicians specializing in OCD treatment, as well as from OCD non-profit organizations to target non-treatment-seeking participants. After controlling for demographic variables, results indicated the following: (1) a significant positive association between OCS and FA, (2) a significant negative association between OCS and relationship satisfaction, and (3) a lack of an interaction between FA and OCS when predicting relationship satisfaction. However, the third result was trending towards significance and may be statistically underpowered. Exploratory analyses found FA to be a partial mediator of the association of OCS and relationship satisfaction. The findings support current trends in the research literature as well as contradict extant research on the associations between OCS, FA, and relationship satisfaction. Additionally, findings continue to show the importance of addressing family accommodation in treatment of individuals with OCD. Show less
