Applying the actor–partner interdependence model to 114 couples' data, we examined the
link between partners' change in reported dyadic coping responses from 6 months before …

This chapter discusses" couple distress"—an umbrella term used to describe the emotional
sequelae of problematic interactions between 2 individuals, in the context of their …

Bowlby (1983) argued that the people's attachment systems become activated whenever
individuals feel threatened or distressed. In adulthood, we usually turn to our romantic …

The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the efficacy of an evidence-based
relationship distress prevention program, the Couples Coping Enhancement Training …

Couple therapy has entered a new era. Both theoretical and empirical developments have
made increasingly clear not only that couple therapy represents a viable intervention for a …

Many studies have looked at the conflict resolution styles individuals bring into marriage, but
scant evidence exists in the area of the conflict resolution strategies developed over time by …

Research has consistently demonstrated that partners tend to report high levels of
relationship satisfaction when they feel intimate with each other. Conversely, a lack of …

A family therapy researcher is conducting a randomized clinical trial to examine the impact
of a family therapy model on distressed couples' conflict and relationship satisfaction. At the …

The current article presents a review of the published research from 2010 to 2019 on the
treatment of couple relationship distress; 37 studies met all criteria for inclusion. Behavioral …

Distressed couples seeking therapy often engage in problematic patterns of communication,
including emotional avoidance or rapid escalation of negative emotions. While couple …