Kissing in Marital and Cohabiting Relationships: Effects on Blood Lipids, Stress, and Relationship Satisfaction

Floyd, Kory; Boren, Justin P.; Hannawa, Annegret F.; Hesse, Colin; McEwan, Breanna L.; Veksler, Alice E.

doi:10.1080/10570310902856071

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“…Previous research on security priming (i.e., priming secure attachment) has demonstrated that priming through both explicit and subliminal primes can influence written thought, emotions, and behavior in prorelationship ways (Carnelley & Rowe, 2010). Nevertheless, other research on communication in relationships have found that experimental increases in everyday expressions of gratitude (Algoe, Gable, & Maisel, 2010) and physical affection (Floyd et al, 2009) improve outcomes like closeness, satisfaction, perceived stress, and blood serum cholesterol. Accordingly, exposure to couple identity priming could serve as a buffer against individuals' perceptions of stress, anxiety, and negativity during a conflict interaction.…”

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Couple Identity Gaps, the Management of Conflict, and Biological and Self-Reported Stress in Romantic Relationships

Merrill¹,

Afifi

2017

Hum Commun Res

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This study investigates the role of couple identity gaps in romantic partners' communicative and physiological management of stress during a conflict‐inducing discussion task. A total of 118 couples participated in a laboratory study in which they engaged in a conflict‐inducing discussion. Perceptions of intra‐ and extrarelationship couple identity gaps were associated with greater self‐reported anxiety and stress for men and greater negativity for women during the conversation. Extrarelationship identity gaps were also significantly associated with heightened cortisol and (salivary alpha‐amylase) sAA reactivity and delayed recovery, especially for women. The study extends the research on couple identity by introducing the concept of identity gaps into relational contexts to help explain why couples vary in their ability to manage stress.

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Couple Identity Gaps, the Management of Conflict, and Biological and Self-Reported Stress in Romantic Relationships

Merrill¹,

Afifi

2017

Hum Commun Res

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“…Failure of spouses to engage in activities with their partners has been linked to marital distress which can increase depressive symptoms (Choi & Marks, 2008; author citation). Physical intimacy also contributes to positive marital functioning and psychological health (Floyd et al, 2009). In stepfamilies, physical intimacy may be hindered by the conflictual and ambiguous nature of the stepparent-stepchild relationship (Spacey, 2005).…”

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African American Stepfather–Stepchild Relationships, Marital Quality, and Mental Health

Bryant

Futris

Hicks

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Journal of Divorce & Remarriage

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This study examined associations between stepfather-stepchild relationship quality, stepfathers’ depressive symptoms, and two aspects of marriage: marital quality and positive marital interactions. Marital quality was assessed in terms of commitment, trust, passionate and friendship-based love, and happiness. Marital interactions were assessed in terms of intimacy, shared activities, and verbal communication. Using data collected from 149 recently married African American stepfathers, structural equation modeling revealed that when stepfathers reported more positive relationships with their stepchildren, they also reported more positive marital quality and a higher frequency of positive marital interactions (relationship solidifying activities), and that, in turn, was associated with stepfathers experiencing fewer depressive symptoms.

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“…We argue that romantic relationships are one of the most consequential contexts in terms of the reception of affection, and thus are an important area to examine this topic. Scholars have already developed an impressive body of literature on the importance of affectionate communication in romantic relationships to physical and mental wellness (e.g., Floyd et al, 2009Floyd et al, , 2007. Thus, we believe that the current study represents a necessary step in the process of examining affection deprivation in a variety of contexts.…”

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Affection Deprivation in Romantic Relationships

Hesse

Mikkelson

2016

Communication Quarterly

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Kissing in Marital and Cohabiting Relationships: Effects on Blood Lipids, Stress, and Relationship Satisfaction

Cited by 127 publications

References 60 publications

Couple Identity Gaps, the Management of Conflict, and Biological and Self-Reported Stress in Romantic Relationships

Couple Identity Gaps, the Management of Conflict, and Biological and Self-Reported Stress in Romantic Relationships

African American Stepfather–Stepchild Relationships, Marital Quality, and Mental Health

Affection Deprivation in Romantic Relationships

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