Chronic illness is both prevalent in US adults and influential in people's lives and
relationships. In this study, we integrate relational turbulence theory with the theory of …

Couples coping with depression are prone to unique and pervasive sexual intimacy
challenges and experience troubles communicating effectively. Successful sexual …

According to Moss and Schwebel (1993), romantic intimacy is characterized by (1) mutual,
positive emotional closeness (disclosing positive emotions such as love and caring towards …

The study investigates women who experience the chronic illness of endometriosis, their
communication about sexual activity and physical, emotional and relational health …

Those living with individuals with depression often have an important role to play in
providing care to a family member. This can impose stress and burden on the caregiver …

The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate relational turbulence processes and test
Relational Turbulence Theory's (RTT) first five propositions in a sample of 528 committed …

A sense of closeness (or intimacy) is important in nearly every relationship in life, whether it
is within friendships, family, or romantic relationships. In the current thesis, intimacy is …

Roughly 160 million women live with endometriosis, a chronic disease involving the uterine
lining shedding on the outside of the uterus causing immense physical and emotional pain …

Opinnäytetyön tavoitteena oli selvittää, millaiset ovat yleisimmät seksuaalisuuden haasteet
masentuneella ihmisellä ja millaisia ovat yleisimmät seksuaalisuuden haasteet …