Research concerning distress in couples co** with cancer was integrated using meta-
analysis and narrative critical appraisal. Individual levels of distress were determined more …

A family member with an autism spectrum disorder presents pervasive and bidirectional
influences on the entire family system, suggesting a need for family-focused autism …

Emotional and sexual aspects of intimacy in romantic relationships are important correlates
of couples' relationship satisfaction. However, few studies have examined the effect of …

The authors propose that a reciprocal resource gain spiral forms between coworker-based
perceived social support and trust, which leads to coworkers investing personal resources …

Interpersonal phenomena such as attachment, conflict, person perception, learning, and
influence have traditionally been studied by examining individuals in isolation, which falls …

The actor–partner interdependence model (APIM) is a model of dyadic relationships that
integrates a conceptual view of interdependence with the appropriate statistical techniques …

Emotional suppression has been associated with generally negative social consequences
(Butler et al., 2003; Gross & John, 2003). A cultural perspective suggests, however, that …

This multimethod series of studies merges the literatures on gratitude and risk regulation to
test a new process model of gratitude and relationship maintenance. We develop a measure …

In 2 studies, the authors examined whether relationship goals predict change in social
support and trust over time. In Study 1, a group of 199 college freshmen completed pretest …

Self-determination theory posits 3 basic psychological needs: autonomy (feeling uncoerced
in one's actions), competence (feeling capable), and relatedness (feeling connected to …