This article evaluates a thesis containing three interconnected propositions. First, romantic
love is a “commitment device” for motivating pair-bonding in humans. Second, pair-bonding …

Leaving one mating relationship and entering another, serial mating, is commonly observed
in many cultures. An array of circumstances can prompt a mate switch. These include (1) …

We develop an integrative framework that sheds light on managing multiple targets of
employee identifications—specifically, coworker, workgroup, and organizational …

Relationship maintenance encompasses a broad array of activities that partners may use to
preserve their romantic partnerships. For this article, we systematically review the vast …

The investment model of commitment processes is rooted in interdependence theory and
emerged from the broader scientific zeitgeist of the 1960s and 1970s that sought to …

Across 5 experimental studies, the authors explore selective processing biases for
physically attractive others. The findings suggest that (a) both male and female observers …

There can be important reproductive benefits to maintaining a long-term romantic
relationship. As a result, humans may possess evolved psychological mechanisms …

Intimates typically are positively biased in their relationship evaluations. Given this fact, how
can intimates regulate their esteem needs about their relationships and still function …

For nearly 70 years, studies have shown large sex differences in human mate selection
preferences. However, most of the studies were restricted to a limited set of mate selection …

The present research shows in 4 studies that cognitive load can reduce the impact of
temptations on cognition and behavior and, thus, challenges the proposition that distraction …