Does fear of being single (FOBS) predict risky health behaviors when such behavior could
promote pursuit of a romantic connection? Study 1 tested general tendencies toward taking …

Research regarding how people choose their long-term romantic partners is extensive, but
the understanding of the psychological processes behind these choices, and predicting who …

Definition Since the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted most
people's activities and relationships. Romantic relationships are a crucial source of …

Connecting with others through mobile dating apps has become one of the most popular
ways for people to meet. These apps might help people find a suitable partner and, thus …

The romantic dyad is emphasized in society, which leads to the question of whether single
(non-partnered) adults in emerging adulthood perceive pressure from their social network …

Using data from the Dynamics of Social Life During COVID-19 Survey (DSL-COVID), we
examine dating and romantic relationship interest among singles amid a global pandemic …

Informed by scripting theories and Relational Dialectics Theory, this qualitative study used
interviews, focus groups, and friendship pods conducted during the summer of 2020 in the …

This article serves as the conclusion of the special issue entitled “Relationships in the time of
COVID-19: Examining the effects of the global pandemic on personal relationships.” The …

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions and isolation raise multiple
challenges for individuals, couples, and families. People have been faced with develo** …

Objective This study examines perceptions of change in intimate relationships among
partnered, immigrant women in New York City during the first year of the COVID‐19 …