Receiving social support from marital partners enhances one's resources when under
stress, thus diminishing the impact of stress on health and wellbeing; however, it can also …

Drawing on the logic of the relational turbulence model, this study examined the ways in
which romantic partners facilitate and interfere with individuals' weight loss goals …

This study assessed the effectiveness of weight management conversations reported by
participants (n= 158) using Dillard, Wilson, Tusing, and Kinney's three influence dimensions …

Introduction: Self-determination theory proposes that autonomy-supportive environments
produce better health outcomes, and evidence demonstrating the importance of autonomy …

Although previous studies have confirmed that affectionate interaction can reduce the effects
of stress, whether or not this effect is due more to habituation or the accumulation of affection …

Family weight talk, in the forms of both family weight teasing and encouragement to diet, has
been linked to numerous adverse outcomes, including increased disordered eating …

Intimate partners are an important source of support when pursuing health goals. A vast
amount of literature documents the role of social support in alleviating recipients' distress …

This study examined the association between diet-and exercise-related social influence and
support among romantic partners, as well as whether these variables were associated with …

It is well known that significant others (particularly romantic partners) can influence people's
weight management efforts. However, what constitutes effective support—and from which …

This study examined the associations among weight status, body dissatisfaction, and
negative body talk with a sample of young adult male friends (N= 55 pairs). Actor–Partner …