[HTML][HTML] Development of relationship satisfaction across the life span: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Previous research has not led to any agreement as to the normative trajectory of relationship
satisfaction. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we summarize the available …
satisfaction. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we summarize the available …
The psychology of close relationships: Fourteen core principles
EJ Finkel, JA Simpson… - Annual Review of …, 2017 - annualreviews.org
Relationship science is a theory-rich discipline, but there have been no attempts to articulate
the broader themes or principles that cut across the theories themselves. We have sought to …
the broader themes or principles that cut across the theories themselves. We have sought to …
Research on marital satisfaction and stability in the 2010s: Challenging conventional wisdom
BR Karney, TN Bradbury - Journal of marriage and family, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Although getting married is no longer a requirement for social acceptance, most people do
marry in their lifetimes, and couples across the socioeconomic spectrum wish their …
marry in their lifetimes, and couples across the socioeconomic spectrum wish their …
What type of communication during conflict is beneficial for intimate relationships?
NC Overall, JK McNulty - Current opinion in psychology, 2017 - Elsevier
Highlights•How couples communicate determines conflict resolution and relationship
quality.•Communication can involve opposition versus cooperation and be direct or …
quality.•Communication can involve opposition versus cooperation and be direct or …
Partners' attachment insecurity and stress predict poorer relationship functioning during COVID-19 quarantines
NC Overall, VT Chang… - Social …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The COVID-19 pandemic presents acute, ongoing relationship challenges. The current
research tested how (1) preexisting vulnerabilities assessed prior to the pandemic …
research tested how (1) preexisting vulnerabilities assessed prior to the pandemic …
How both partners' individual differences, stress, and behavior predict change in relationship satisfaction: Extending the VSA model
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 …
Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation (VSA) model of change in relationship satisfaction. Studies …
Communication that is maladaptive for middle-class couples is adaptive for socioeconomically disadvantaged couples.
Demands for change in a relationship, particularly when met by behavioral withdrawal,
foreshadow declines in relationship satisfaction. Yet demands can give partners …
foreshadow declines in relationship satisfaction. Yet demands can give partners …
Rank-order stability of relationship satisfaction: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.
Satisfaction with a romantic relationship often changes over time, and individuals differ in
how satisfied they are in their relationship. However, no systematic review is available …
how satisfied they are in their relationship. However, no systematic review is available …
Attentional and evaluative biases help people maintain relationships by avoiding infidelity.
Two longitudinal studies of 233 newlywed couples suggest that automatic attentional and
evaluative biases regarding attractive relationship alternatives can help people maintain …
evaluative biases regarding attractive relationship alternatives can help people maintain …
Sex-differentiated changes in sexual desire predict marital dissatisfaction
Sex is critical to marriage. Yet, there are several reasons to expect spouses to experience
declines in the desire for sex over time, and the rates of any declines in sexual desire may …
declines in the desire for sex over time, and the rates of any declines in sexual desire may …