Theoretical and empirical research on responsiveness focused mostly on cultural ecologies
of independence. Emerging studies suggest that the responsiveness process may unfold …

Disconnection from one's social network has detrimental links to physical health outcomes,
and there has been increased interest in treating social disconnection as a public health …

When do people express their emotions to other people and when do they choose not to do
so? Emotional experience—positive or negative—often leads people to reveal their feelings …

People often self-identify as allies to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
community. This research examined on what basis LGBT individuals perceive others to be …

Affectionate touch is an important behavior in close relationships throughout the lifespan.
Research has investigated the relational and individual psychological and physical benefits …

Close relationships have the potential to fundamentally alter relationship partners' self-
concepts and, consequently, can impact individuals' mental health. One type of relationship …

The ability to engage flexibly with thoughts and behavior in line with the demands of a
situation—termed psychological flexibility—has been linked to individual well‐being. This …

Although researchers have made great strides in identifying links between close relationship
processes and physical health, we know less about the psychological and behavioral …

Objective The goal of the study was to examine the relations of general and diabetes-
specific friend support and conflict to psychological and diabetes health among youth with …

Compassionate goals—intentions to be supportive and constructive and not harm
relationship partners—predict responsiveness and well-being. However, not much is known …