Despite consistent evidence that sexual communication positively correlates with
relationship and sexual satisfaction, there has been empirical murkiness regarding which …

Longitudinal dyadic research provides significant benefits for our understanding of romantic
couple relationships. In this systematic review, we begin by providing a broad overview of …

This third edition of Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the art research and
theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting …

A central feature of couple relationships research is the use of self‐report measures of
relationship satisfaction. Despite the widespread use of such measures in couples' research …

Family scholars and practitioners rely on theories of relationships to guide our
understanding and promotion of healthy intimate relationships; however, assumptions about …

Despite the increasing popularity of mindfulness and research concerning its role in
relationships, there is limited strongly relational theoretical discussion explaining the role of …

Long‐established studies and scales have advanced understandings of family function,
marital satisfaction, and couple relationship quality. The underpinning constructs …

The speed, or efficiency, in which people communicate is linked to positive interpersonal
outcomes. However, no studies of communication efficiency have examined romantic …

Kink-Affirming Practice is an essential guide on how clinicians can ethically and effectively
integrate elements of their client's BSDM identities and practices into their treatment …

For several decades, to enhance relationship quality, marriage and relationship education
(MRE) programs have focused on teaching communication skills and conflict management …