Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice最新文献

{"title":"Examining relationship quality bias in couples research: An analysis of responses from cisgender sexual minority men in the U.S.","authors":"Gabriel Robles, Addam Reynolds, Maria A Guevara-Carpio, Tyrel J Stark","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000266","DOIUrl":"10.1037/cfp0000266","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dyadic research among male couples is of increasing interest to researchers, as relationship factors have been implicated in a variety of physical and mental health outcomes. A small evidence base suggests samples of same-gender couples that participate in research may be biased towards those with better relationship quality. Unfortunately, this research is limited and has not examined perceptions that might determine a respondent's willingness to recruit their partner, such as the perception that a partner would be willing to participate. This study examined whether relationship quality (i.e., satisfaction, commitment, and intimacy) was associated with perceptions of a partner's willingness to participate in dyadic research among same-gender male couples. Partnered sexual minority men (<i>n</i> = 5,317) recruited from dating/social networking applications completed a brief online survey. Bivariate analyses suggested that satisfaction, commitment, and intimacy were all associated with perceptions of a partner's willingness to participate in research, which persisted in the multivariable, multinominal regression models. Those who were younger, and living with HIV, as well as those with younger partners, were more likely to perceive their partner as willing to participate. Samples in dyadic research involving male couples might over-represent those with better relationship quality. They may also over-represent relatively younger sexual minority men and those living with HIV. Recruitment strategies should explore ways to facilitate the recruitment of couples with lower relationship quality to facilitate the generalizability of evidence-based practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":"14 3","pages":"258-270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12456659/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145138898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Substance use agreements: An exploratory study of dyadic coping processes related to substance use among male couples in the US.","authors":"Tyrel J Starks, Demetria Cain","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000292","DOIUrl":"10.1037/cfp0000292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Substance use disparities are well-documented among sexual minority men (SMM) and substance use is associated with increased sexual HIV transmission risk. SMM in relationships may engage in dyadic coping whereby partners establish explicit joint goals restricting health-limiting behaviors. This formative study examined discussion of substance use concerns and substance use limit setting in 50 male couples. Eligible couples were recruited between March 2018 and March 2020. All participants (<i>n</i> = 100) were cisgender adult males. Each couple included at least one partner who was aged 18-29; reported drug use and sexual HIV transmission risk; and was HIV-negative. Partners in 35 couples (70%) agreed about whether they had discussed substance use related concerns or not; in 36 couples (72%) partners concurred they had discussed the possibility of setting substance use limits; and in 9 couples (18%), both partners asserted that they had established a specific limit. In addition to abstinence, couples formed rules limiting the type, quantity, timing and motivational context of use. The 16 couples (32%) who discussed but did not set a limit provided open-ended responses that emphasized global desire for change, saw past failures as a barrier to current goal setting, or comprised partners who had different perceptions of the content discussions. Measures of substance use problems provided preliminary evidence they might covary with limit setting. Findings generally align with theories of interdependence and health. These posit that couples who have substance use concerns and can successfully negotiate shared limits may be more successful at regulating use.</p>","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12445237/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversifying research on the transition to parenthood: Recruitment of a sample of ethnic minority, low-income prenatal couples.","authors":"Hannah C Williamson, Po-Heng Chen, Daniela Esquivel Cantu, Neyra Garcia, Eva Lopez, Diana Moreno, Betul Urganci","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000281","DOIUrl":"10.1037/cfp0000281","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The transition to parenthood is a major life event in which romantic partners undergo significant changes in their relationship. For this reason, understanding the ways that couples change and adapt when welcoming a child into their home has been of longstanding interest to couple and family psychologists. The major body of research on the transition to parenthood has successfully built a strong understanding of relationship development during this important period, but these insights have been overwhelmingly focused on the experience of affluent married couples, with little focus on changes in the relationships of unmarried couples, or those from economically and racially minoritized backgrounds. To increase our knowledge about the transition to parenthood among couples who have historically been excluded from couple and family psychology research, the current research describes a study designed to yield a sample of one particular group of couples who have been underrepresented in the transition to parenthood literature, namely low-income, unmarried, Spanish-speaking couples living in the United States. We present a narrative description of our processes as well as descriptive statistics for (1) recruitment strategies, (2) scheduling and administering data collection sessions, and (3) characteristics of couples who ultimately participated in the study. Results of this study will help inform other researchers who wish to expand our understanding of the transition to parenthood period by moving beyond samples of married, affluent, White, English-speaking couples.</p>","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12490747/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145233760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals' Perspectives on How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Their Couple Relationships.","authors":"Sarah W Whitton, Sabrina Bothwell, Shariell Crosby, Michael E Newcomb","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000246","DOIUrl":"10.1037/cfp0000246","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic has been proposed to have a negative effect on couple relationships, particularly for sexual and gender minorities assigned female at birth (SGM-AFAB), who report more COVID-related stress than cisgender/heterosexual people and already face stigma-related stressors. This mixed-method study aimed to describe perceived changes in SGM-AFAB relationship functioning during the pandemic, identify correlates of these changes, and use qualitative data to contextualize the findings. From June 2020-July 2021, 227 SGM-AFAB in current romantic relationships completed measures of perceived changes in relationship functioning during the pandemic, negative life impacts of COVID, individual and relationship demographics, and relationship processes (relationship quality, destructive conflict, and partner support). Participants also provided open-ended responses regarding their positive relationship experiences during the pandemic. Findings indicated that most participants perceived improvements in relationship satisfaction, confidence, communication, and dyadic coping; very few perceived negative changes. Perceived changes in relationship functioning were not associated with negative COVID impacts, duration of the pandemic, or with individual or relationship demographic factors. However, higher quality relationship processes were associated with more positive perceived changes in relationship functioning. Qualitative data indicated that participants valued the companionship, support, and stability of their relationships during the pandemic, and many felt that social distancing had provided time for them to engage in joint activities, communication, physical intimacy, and relationship improvement efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":"9 1","pages":"56-69"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11932491/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85170979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship Quality and Minority Stressors Predict Mental Health Symptoms among Partnered Adolescent Sexual Minority Males.","authors":"Trey V Dellucci, Tyrel J Starks","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000264","DOIUrl":"10.1037/cfp0000264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM) are three to four times more likely to experience depression or anxiety than their heterosexual peers. ASMM in romantic relationships may be at higher risk of developing anxiety and depression symptoms, yet studies examining relationship quality as a predictor of mental health ASMM is limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Partnered ASMM (<i>n</i> = 50) were recruited using online advertisements posted on social media and geo-dating mobile application. Linear regressions models were calculated to test associations between relationship quality, minority stress, and mental health (i.e.., depression, anxiety). Models adjusted for age, race, and relationship length.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Relationship quality and minority stressors predicted worse mental health outcomes. Specifically, relationship quality was positively associated with depression (<i>β</i> = .50, <i>p</i> < .001) and anxiety (<i>β</i> = .26, <i>p</i> = .038). Similarly, Social marginalization was associated with depression (<i>β</i> = .55, <i>p</i> = < .001) and anxiety (<i>β</i> = .67, <i>p</i> <.001), while family rejection was only associated with depression (<i>β</i> = .27 <i>p</i> <.03).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study demonstrates the relevance of relationship quality and minority stress to the mental health of partnered ASMM. Unlike the pattern seen in adults, relationship quality predicted worse depression. Future research is needed to understand the mechanism in which relationship characteristics influence mental health to inform future prevention and intervention efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"80-91"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12068805/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating early coparenting using the Lausanne Trilogue Play observational procedure: Guidance for infant-family practitioners from an International Coparenting Collaborative.","authors":"James McHale, Herve Tissot, Silvia Mazzoni, Miri Keren, Diane A Philipp, Joëlle Darwiche, Monica Hedenbro, Selin Salman-Engin, Russia Collins, Martina Mensi, Erica Coates, Antoinette Corboz-Warnery, Elisabeth Fivaz-Depeursinge","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/cfp0000274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since the early 1990s, coparenting - a conceptual framework connecting clinical insights from structural family therapy to theory and research on development of infants and toddlers within relationship systems - has brought new perspective to family and developmental science while hinting at ramifications for clinical practice. Coparenting theory and research evolved side-by-side with careful, intensive study of mother-father-child triangular relationships in families with very young children, work that expanded in recent years to include studies of other coparent-child triangular systems, such as those involving mothers, grandmothers, and infants. Until now, however, there has been no coordinated expert guidance for bringing concepts expounded in research studies of coparenting and triangular relationships to practitioners who work in infant-family mental health and family therapy contexts. In 2022, a Collaborative of family-oriented infant mental health experts from seven countries, all bringing proficiency in assessing and working with coparenting and triangular family dynamics in research or clinical settings, organized to review and identify common agreed-upon behavioral manifestations of coparenting during triangular interactions. Recognizing four central dimensions capturing how coparents and children organize when interacting together as a triangular system (engagement, teamwork, conflict, and child focus), the International Coparenting Collaborative (ICC) explains in this report how a standardized observational assessment, the Lausanne Trilogue Play (or LTP) can be used to identify coparenting strengths and challenges and elevate practitioners' attunement to coparenting dynamics within their therapeutic contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12265421/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Significant Other Support and Hindrance for Intervention Tasks: Implications for Interventions to Improve Health and Well-Being.","authors":"Alyssa N Van Denburg, Laura S Porter, Tamara J Somers, Francis J Keefe, Christine Rini","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000271","DOIUrl":"10.1037/cfp0000271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pain coping skills training (PCST) is the predominant behavioral intervention for chronic pain. Benefiting from PCST necessitates that individuals not only complete the training sessions but also integrate the new skills into their daily lives. However, the extent to which the social context influences the ability to use and benefit from this training is not yet fully understood. This study assessed social support and hindrance from significant others in individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) and associated pain (<i>N</i> = 55). Participants completed an 8-session, internet-based PCST program as part of a randomized controlled trial using a measure developed for this study of social support and hindrance for intervention tasks. Our findings revealed that participants expected more support than they received (<i>p</i> < .001) and that lower pre-intervention expectations of hindrance correlated with less hindrance received (<i>p</i> = .047). Hierarchical regression models showed that expected and received support and hindrance were not associated with regular skill use, although having a college education or higher was associated with this outcome (<i>β</i> = .50, <i>p</i> = .001). Expected and received support and hindrance did not account for a significant proportion of the variation in changes in pain intensity or pain-related interference with functioning. In contrast, received support was associated with greater change in self-efficacy for pain management, controlling for other variables in the model (<i>β</i> = .40, <i>p</i> = .01), underscoring a unique role for received support in relation to improvements in confidence for managing OA pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12392542/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Longitudinal predictors of relationship dissolution in female same-gender and queer couples: A 7-year follow-up study.","authors":"Shelby B. Scott, Kayla Knopp, Quyen A. Do, Kimberly F. Balsam","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/cfp0000251","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":"11 44","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135972794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of the military lifestyle on adult military children relationships.","authors":"Brianne Freeman, Emily Georgia Salivar, Kayla K. Thayer","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/cfp0000252","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":"13 31","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135972769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship satisfaction of veterans and partners seeking couples therapy: Associations with posttraumatic stress, accommodation, and depression.","authors":"Sarah T. Giff, Jenna Teves, Karen Petty, Jessica Kansky, Julian Libet","doi":"10.1037/cfp0000250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1037/cfp0000250","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45636,"journal":{"name":"Couple and Family Psychology-Research and Practice","volume":"132 ","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136104084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}