Guided by a conceptual framework regarding how supportive messages interpreted as
negatively controlling are related to individuals' relational health and weight management …

Research has suggested that romantic partners are the most consequential relationship for
our physical health. The current study employs thematic analysis to examine one form of …

Much of the research on romantic partner support of weight loss takes the perspective of
targets pursuing weight loss. This study, however, assesses the perspectives of the partners …

Because romantic partners can be a strong influence on individuals' weight loss efforts and
progress, the current study assessed the relational context of weight loss—dynamics within …

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

Social support research suggests romantic partners could play a vital role in the success of
individuals' weight management (WM) efforts, but contradictory findings from previous …

Using confirmation theory, this study investigated how romantic couples'(N= 100) accepting
and challenging communication was associated with several weight management (WM) …

Three theories are predominantly used to assess romantic partner support of individuals'
weight loss: self-determination, social control, and confirmation. Because all theories …

This research examines whether acceptance messages from close others about one's
weight predict changes in stressful weight concern and body mass index (BMI) over time …

Introduction: The limited research examining weight conversations (ie, conversations about
weight, body shape, or size) in adult romantic relationships has shown associations …