Relationship Work Among Emerging Adult Couples: Physiological and Social Components of Discussing Romantic Challenges with Friends

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Quianna Dinkins (Creator)

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East Carolina University (ECU )

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Abstract: Research has established that couples experience and discuss romantic problems in their relationships. Various psychophysiological indicators have shown that when couples discuss romantic matters , they show increased levels of distress. In this study , we set out to understand the intersection between relationship work and several variables including the most frequent mode of communication , the impact of friends' approval on relationship work , and accompanying physiological processes associated with these interactions. Results revealed that emerging adults prefer to share romantic problems via fact-to-face interactions. Additionally , social network approval affects the frequency of relationship work for many partners. Finally , males tend to be significantly more stressed when discussing romantic challenges than females , and partners appear more stressed when discussing challenges with friends than with one another. Clinical implications and recommendations for future research are also discussed.

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Language: English

Date: 2017

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relationship work, technology

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