Guided by theory emphasizing that partner responsiveness underlies well-functioning
romantic relationships, we examined whether partners' responsive behavior buffered the …

Affective reactivity, defined as within-person increases in negative affect triggered by daily
stressors, has well-established links to personal well-being. Prior work conceptualized …

We pooled data from 10 longitudinal studies of 1,104 married couples to test the
Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation (VSA) model of change in relationship satisfaction. Studies …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 34 (6) of Journal of
Family Psychology (see record 2020-62946-001). There are two errors in the last sentence …

Intimates regularly confront their partners to motivate them to change undesirable behaviors.
Nevertheless, contextual perspectives suggest that qualities of the partner may determine …

Communication is an important component of relationship satisfaction. Its longitudinal
relationship may not be as robust as previously thought, leaving open the possibility that …

In intimate relationships, spousal support (or dyadic coping) can directly benefit
relationships (ie, direct effect) and protect the relationship against the negative spillover …

Stressful life circumstances can destabilize the couples' relationships by increasing tensions
and hindering positive exchanges between partners. Yet, stress may be linked not only to …

Background and objectives Perceptions of partners' dyadic coping (DC) behaviors are
associated with lower stress and higher relationship well-being. Albeit well-documented …

Previous studies have focused on concomitants of depression and marital distress in order
to help explain the relationship between the two, suggesting that several variables, such as …