Empathy, a multidimensional construct comprised of cognitive, affective, and behavioral
dimensions, has been advanced as a critical predictor of prosocial behavior and …

This article describes a conceptual framework for couple-based assessment strategies
grounded in empirical findings linking couple distress to a broad range of both individual …

Empathy competence is considered a key aspect of excellent performance in
communication professions. But we lack an overview of the specific knowledge, attitudes …

Based on growing evidence that negative-direct behavior that addresses important
contextual and situational demands is less harmful than negative-direct behavior that occurs …

The way emotions are expressed during relationship conflict should play an important role in
facilitating conflict resolution, but the risk of rejection that conflict poses may promote …

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that may have a
chronic and pervasive impact on the child's function and cause long-term stress to parents. A …

Conflict among couples was examined following a transition to parenthood intervention to
determine both short-term efficacy of the program and elucidate the process of change …

Research on adult attachment in romantic relationships has focused on the negative
outcomes that avoidantly attached individuals face. The present research uses …

Amounting evidence indicates that insufficient knowledge of marital communication skills
leads to destructive interactions and poor marital adjustments in couples, especially during …

The association between marital discord and depression is well established. Marital discord
is hypothesized to be a stressful life event that would evoke one's efforts to cope with it. In an …