The present review on dyadic coping (DC) aims at providing a critical integration of both the
conceptual and empirical DC literature and overcoming the limitations of past reviews by (a) …

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 …

The situation caused by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been representing a
great source of concern and a challenge to the psychological well-being of many individuals …

Although active, responsive listening is widely assumed to be essential for well-functioning
intimate relationships, the manner in which this important behavior might promote closeness …

The present study was aimed at examining the role of explicit stress communication in the
context of dyadic coping. The general aim of the present study was to test (a) whether …

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 …

Openness and communication between partners are key elements of dyadic coping with
stress. Our main research question is: what is the impact of these factors on relational …

Background and objectives Perceptions of partners' dyadic coping (DC) behaviors are
associated with lower stress and higher relationship well-being. Albeit well-documented …

This article summarizes the state of the science on couples' observable interactions since
Gottman and Notarius's (2000) decade review on the topic. The literature ranges from …

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 …