Using a sample of young adults, the present study investigated how the participants'
attachment to romantic partners was related to that with their parents and peers and how this …

This study tested the extent to which the social-cognitive variables of sociotropy and
negative relationship attributions predict physiological stress reactivity to interpersonal …

Difficulty managing the stress of conflict in close relationships can lead to mental and
physical health problems, possibly through dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary …

Previous empirical studies show that stress occurring outside of the relationship (referred to
as external stress) can spill over into couples' relationships, influencing dyads' behaviors …

Background Stress-related disorders are increasingly common in modern societies. What
adds to the overall burden, particularly in close romantic relationships, is empathic stress …

Stress has an immediate impact on physiology and behavior. These changes likely impact
our interactions with others, especially, if we are emotionally close to them (eg, romantic …

Stress in close relationships can have significant negative consequences for mental health,
physical health, and long-term relationship functioning. Dysregulated physiological …

Parent-child physiological attunement, particularly during stressful situations, appears
adaptive as shared stress reactivity may promote dyadic engagement. Romantic partners …

Secure intimate personal relationships play an important role in psychological adjustment
and quality of life. So far, a growing body of evidence has supported the idea that the quality …

Introduction: Romantic partners' emotions show a degree of interdependence, a process that
is often described as emotional linkage. The current study sought to test the effects of …