People's perceptions of their romantic partners are somewhat accurate but also contain
biases. In the current meta-analytic review, we sought to examine overall levels of accuracy …

Building intimate relationships is rewarding but entails risking rejection. Trait self-esteem—a
person's overall self-evaluation—has important implications for how people behave in …

Family caregivers are usually the main source of support for persons living with dementia,
being exposed to a loved one's suffering, which can lead to experiencing strong and …

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

We review recent research investigating the effect of shared human values on personal and
social outcomes. Using more precise methods than past research, cross-sectional and …

In the current research, we apply a dyadic perspective of expressive suppression (ES) to test
whether ES represents a weak link, such that either actors' or partners' ES is sufficient to …

Interpersonal power involves how much actors can influence partners (actor power) and
how much partners can influence actors (partner power). Yet, most theories and …

Although rooted in reality, partner perceptions often reflect wishful thinking due to perceivers'
needs. Dispositional needs, or motives, can differ between persons; however, little is known …

This study investigated the mediating role of perceived partner responsiveness in the
relationship between emotional reactivity and marital quality among Chinese couples. The …

Intimate relationships are a principal source of emotional support, which fosters recipients'
health and well-being. Yet, being in a position to provide support can be stressful …