Evolutionary Psychology: Instead of David Buss, consider examining research by evolutionary

psychologists like Paul Vasey (2016) who explores the link between attachment styles
and unrequited love in men (https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-24612-
3_1853).

Focus on Self-Esteem: A study on young Filipino gay men and unrequited love indicated experiences
often involved a decline in self-esteem
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315814913_Unrequited_love_among_young
_Filipino_gay_men_Subjective_experiences_of_unreciprocated_lovers. This highlights
the potential impact on mental well-being.
Gender Differences in Rejection Sensitivity: A 2023 study by Ma et al. examines how men and women
differ in rejection sensitivity, a factor that can influence the experience of unrequited
love [[invalid URL removed]]. This research suggests women might be more sensitive to
rejection overall, potentially intensifying the impact of unrequited love.
Cultural Context and Coping Strategies: A 2023 study by Dong et al. highlights how cultural norms
surrounding love and relationships can influence how women cope with unrequited love

Gender Differences in Rejection Sensitivity: Ma, Y., Han, S., & Li, H. (2023). Gender differences in
rejection sensitivity and interpersonal conflicts: The mediating role of self-construal
clarity. Sex Roles, 88(1-2), 118-132. This is a recent research article you can access:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/01/ce-corner

ultural Context and Coping Strategies: Dong, X., Huang, Y., & Bond, R. (2023). Romantic rejection,
coping, and well-being in individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Journal of Social and
Personal Relationships, 40(2), 562-585. This is a recent research article you can access:
https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/swell/wp-content/uploads/sites/
5160/2020/06/Stinson-Holmes-He-in-press-Rejection-and-Ostracism.pdf

Guerrero-Ramos, P., Cavazos-Felguerez, J., & Martinez-Mota, S. (2014). Coping strategies, self-esteem,
and unrequited love in emerging adults. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 43(2), 359-
370.

+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
| Unrequited Love | | Contextual Factors |
+-------------------------+ (Moderates) +-------------------------+
| | (e.g., Attachment Style, |
v | Gender Roles, Culture) |
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
| Appraisal Process | ----> |
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
| |
v v
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
| Emotional Response | ----> | Coping Mechanisms |
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
| (Negative) | (e.g., Social Support, |
v | Self-Care, Reframing) |
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
 | |
v v
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
| Motivations for Disclosure| ----> | Emotional Growth |
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+
| (e.g., Catharsis, | (Positive Change) |
v +-------------------------+
+-------------------------+ |
| Disclosure Process | -------------------------> | Emotional Well-Being |
+-------------------------+ +-------------------------+

Unrequited Love

Appraisal Process

Motivations for Disclosure

Disclosure P Disclosure Process