Although the possession of instrumentality (ie, partner B being useful to partner A's goal
pursuit) can facilitate relationship satisfaction, taking an instrumental approach (ie, A …

In the meta‐analysis, we combined evidence across studies from different theoretical
perspectives addressing the association between partner support (responsive, practical and …

Until recently, objectification was described mainly in the sexual context. However, it has
become clear that the objectification of other people can arise in any social relationship. We …

Many people have goals to increase their physical activity levels through engaging in
exercise, but have difficulty establishing and maintaining an exercise routine. Research …

In the context of an increasingly egalitarian society, in which all genders are encouraged to
be vocal about their goals and take equal growth opportunities, goal interdependence in …

There are currently a multitude of theories, models, and constructs that seek to explain the
process of goal pursuit and how to maximize goal attainment. In this paper, we review …

Relational accounts of goal striving have barely considered dyadic coping as an element of
the process, nor has dyadic coping research utilized the unique advantages of the goal …

Individual differences in goal engagement and goal disengagement processes have been
demonstrated to be related to goal attainment, health, and emotional well–being. However …

Three studies examined whether contemplating the usefulness that non-close and close
others may provide for one's personal goals would promote or hinder interpersonal …

Objectives This study focuses on the role of spouses for facilitating goal progress during a
phase in life when individual resources for goal pursuit are particularly limited. Specifically …