Preliminary Findings on a Brief Self-Disclosure Intervention with Young Adult Dating Couples

Troy, Adam B.; Lewis-Smith, Jamie

doi:10.1300/j398v05n02_04

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“…Disclosure of details about one's life is essential in the development of satisfying intimate relationships (Laurenceau, Barrett, & Pietromonaco, 1998; Troy & Lewis-Smith, 2006) and occurs naturally in the epigenesis of relationships (Wynne, 1984). As one discloses information that reveals the core of one's self-concept, partner responsiveness is required for intimacy development, and is characterized by a listener's own disclosure, expression of emotion, and performance of behaviors that convey attention, support, and affection (Laurenceau, Barrett, & Rovine, 2005).…”

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Disclosure of positive BRCA1/2-mutation status in young couples: The journey from uncertainty to bonding through partner support.

Hoskins

Roy

Peters

et al. 2008

Families, Systems, & Health

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BRCA1/2-positive women who learn their mutation status early in the life-course face unique challenges related to navigating the tasks of young adulthood. Using qualitative methods and grounded theory, the authors analyzed in-depth interviews with 11 women aged 26 to 35 who learned their mutation status before marriage. Their narratives illustrate the complexity of relationship formation, and highlight the potential for relationship-bonding and intimacy-building in the course of sharing mutation information. Disclosing BRCA mutation status to dating partners is often preceded by feelings of fear and anxiety, yet many participants reported that doing so has positive effects on relationships. Partners' abilities to respond with interest, empathy, and affection are associated with in creased future intimacy, consistent with generally accepted principles within the family/couple systems field. Individual cancer risk perception and familial cancer experiences may affect the disclosure experience, which can be understood via Attachment Theory. Our findings provide clinical insight, identify new areas for research, and suggest ways to assist this unique population in their adjustment to being BRCA mutation-positive.

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Section: Disclosure Of Cancer Risk Status and Partner Responsivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Disclosure of positive BRCA1/2-mutation status in young couples: The journey from uncertainty to bonding through partner support.

Hoskins

Roy

Peters

et al. 2008

Families, Systems, & Health

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“…Although this study did not specifically aim to explore communication about DM1 with a spouse, a number of participants raised this as being a challenging task, carrying significant impact. Several authors have acknowledged the importance of openness and self‐disclosure in the development of healthy intimate relationships (Dindia, ; Hoskins, Roy, Peters, Loud, & Greene, ; Troy & Lewis‐Smith, ). Although most participants reported that they had or theoretically would disclose their diagnosis to a partner, individuals commented on the complexities of this communication and recognized that this could be life changing, fearing the potential impact on relationships.…”

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Family communication following a diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy: To tell or not to tell?

Taylor

Poke²,

Wake

et al. 2019

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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Family communication about genetic information enables informed medical and reproductive decision–making. The literature suggests that a significant proportion of genetically at‐risk family members remain uninformed about genetic risk information as a result of non‐disclosure. This study explored the experiences of New Zealand families communicating about a diagnosis of type 1 myotonic dystrophy (DM1). Eligible individuals were identified and recruited from the New Zealand (NZ) MD Prev study, a nationwide study which aimed to determine the prevalence, impact, and costs of genetic muscle disorders across the lifespan. Twelve qualitative semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants. The findings demonstrate diversity among and within families, with several distinct family narratives described. Most participants reported a motivation to tell relatives about their diagnosis to promote autonomy. Women were pivotal throughout communication processes and this was often tied to the concept of maternal responsibility and a desire to promote relatives’ reproductive autonomy. The diagnosis of DM1 and the subsequent family communication decisions altered relationships for many, with both positive and negative impacts described. The findings demonstrate that individuals require time to explore the impact of a diagnosis of DM1 on self, family and intimate partner relationships to anticipate unique communication challenges. Genetic counselors can use these findings to inform their approach to counseling families with DM1. Longitudinal genetic counseling may be beneficial as a way to provide individuals with life stage specific support as they communicate with their relatives about a diagnosis of DM1.

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Why Do People Browse and Post on WeChat Moments? Relationships among Fear of Missing Out, Strategic Self-Presentation, and Online Social Anxiety

Duan

Tang

2020

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

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Preliminary Findings on a Brief Self-Disclosure Intervention with Young Adult Dating Couples

Cited by 3 publications

References 36 publications

Disclosure of positive BRCA1/2-mutation status in young couples: The journey from uncertainty to bonding through partner support.

Disclosure of positive BRCA1/2-mutation status in young couples: The journey from uncertainty to bonding through partner support.

Family communication following a diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy: To tell or not to tell?

Why Do People Browse and Post on WeChat Moments? Relationships among Fear of Missing Out, Strategic Self-Presentation, and Online Social Anxiety

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