3) Rebound relationships: Wise or foolish?

Many people believe that relationship partners who break up should wait a while before becoming involved in new romantic relationships: i.e., they should avoid ‘rebound’ relationships before they have fully ‘recovered’ from their previous relationships. But is this true? Critically evaluate the research evidence and discuss the circumstances under which quickly moving on with a new partner might be more or less adaptive.

Starter references:

Brumbaugh, C. C., & Fraley, R. C. (2014). Too fast, too soon? An empirical
investigation into rebound relationships. Journal of Social & Personal Relationships, 1-20.
Davis, D., Shaver, P. R., & Vernon, M. L. (2003). Physical, emotional, and
behavioural reactions to breaking up: The roles of gender, age, emotional involvement, and attachment style. Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin, 29, 871-890.
Spielmann, S. S., MacDonald, G., & Wilson, A. (2009). On the rebound: Focusing on
someone new helps anxiously attached individuals let go of ex-partners. Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin, 35, 1382-1394.