Dyadic coping (DC), how couples cope together to deal with a stressor like chronic illness,
has received increased attention over the last three decades. The aim of the current study …

Twenty years ago, dyadic coping arose from the conceptualization of stress and coping in
romantic dyads, abandoning the traditional individual view of these phenomena. Since then …

Partners' ability to cope together in the face of stress—commonly known as dyadic coping
(DC)—can promote individual and couple well‐being. However, little is known about the …

Abstract Approach relationship goals are pursued in order to achieve desirable outcomes,
whereas avoidance relationship goals are pursued to prevent undesirable outcomes in …

Negative and positive conflict communication predicts long-term relationship satisfaction.
However, some studies show harmful effects and others show beneficial effects of negative …

It is well known that although relationship external stressors can harm couples, dyadic
coping behavior can buffer the negative effects of stress. Thus far, however, less is known …

The efficacy of couple interventions is well established; however, the mechanisms behind
their efficacy in reducing relationship distress are less clear. This study examined the three …

Action (vs. state) orientation describes the ability to modulate affect and is at the core of goal-
directed self-regulation. However, evidence on stability and change over time is scarce. In …

This chapter provides a brief description on goal transactivity; transactive density; and
transactive goal dynamics theory. It presents a social framework for conceptualizing goal …

In the twentieth century, stress and coping have mainly been investigated with a focus on
individuals. This focus has then been enlarged in the early 1990s, when research started …