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Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the relationships among the variables.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our study indicates that CPTSD symptoms formed a negatively correlated network with relationship quality indicators. Structural equation modeling further showed that CPTSD was negatively associated with relationship quality, mentalization, and playfulness; while mentalization and playfulness positively associated with relationship quality. 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