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Romantic Relationships

Abstract Adolescence is a time when teens may begin dating and engaging in their first romantic experiences, which can be an exciting but also a quite stressful time. This chapter provides tips on how parents can talk with their teenager about romantic relationships and sex, how to help with relationship problems, and what to do if one’s
Joanne Davila, Emily S. Bibby
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Adolescent Romantic Relationships

Annual Review of Psychology, 2009
In this article, we review theoretical and empirical advances in research on romantic relationships between age 10 and the early twenties. First, we describe key themes in this area of research. Next, we briefly characterize the most influential theoretical formulations and distinctive methodological issues.
W Andrew, Collins, Deborah P, Welsh, Wyndol, Furman   +2 more
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Infidelity in romantic relationships

Current Opinion in Psychology, 2017
This article summarizes the current state of research on the prediction of infidelity and provides a foundation for advancing knowledge on this topic by offering specific recommendations for future research. The prevalence, terminological diversity, and impact of infidelity on numerous indicators of wellness is first discussed.
Frank D, Fincham, Ross W, May
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Self-Esteem and the Quality of Romantic Relationships [PDF]

European Psychologist, 2016
The relation between self-esteem and romantic relationships has been the focus of many research studies. In this article, we review theoretical perspectives and available evidence on (a) the effect of people's self-esteem on the quality of their romantic
Ulrich Orth
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Cyclic Dynamics in Romantic Relationships

International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, 1997
Minimal models composed of two ordinary differential equations are considered in this paper to mimic the dynamics of the feelings between two persons. In accordance with attachment theory, individuals are divided into secure and non-secure individuals, and synergic and non-synergic individuals, for a total of four different classes.
GRAGNANI, ALESSANDRA, RINALDI, SERGIO, G. Feichtinger   +2 more
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Oxytocin and vulnerable romantic relationships

Hormones and Behavior, 2017
Oxytocin (OT) has been implicated in the formation and maintenance of various social relationships, including human romantic relationships. Competing models predict, alternatively, positive or negative associations between naturally-occurring OT levels and romantic relationship quality. Empirical tests of these models have been equivocal.
Nicholas M. Grebe, Andreas Aarseth Kristoffersen, Trond Viggo Grøntvedt, Melissa Emery Thompson, Leif Edward Ottesen Kennair, Steven W. Gangestad   +5 more
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Romantic relationships and mental health

Current Opinion in Psychology, 2017
This paper reviews the research on relationships and mental health. Individuals who are more mentally healthy are more likely to select into relationships, but relationships are also demonstrably associated with mental health. The type of relationship matters - evidence suggests that more established, committed relationships, such as marriage, are ...
Scott Braithwaite, Julianne Holt-Lunstad
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Attachment in Romantic Relationships and Somatization

Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease, 2015
Adult attachment representations have been considered to play a role in the development and treatment of somatizing behavior. In this study, the associations between the two attachment dimensions avoidance and anxiety and dimensions of psychopathology (somatization, depression, and general anxiety) were explored.
Eva, Neumann, Heribert, Sattel, Harald, Gündel, Peter, Henningsen, Johannes, Kruse   +4 more
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The Romantic Relationships of Adolescents With ADHD

Journal of Attention Disorders, 2014
Objective: This study compared the romantic relationships of adolescents with and without ADHD with regard to romantic involvement, relationship content, and relationship quality. Method: A community sample of 58 participants (30 ADHD, 28 Comparison), ages 13 to 18, completed questionnaires assessing various features of romantic relationships. Results:
Alan, Rokeach, Judith, Wiener
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Romantic Relationships and Alcohol Use

Current Drug Abuse Reviewse, 2012
The focus of this review is on the associations of alcohol use and aspects of romantic relationships. The review covers concepts and methods, partner drinking associations, effects of relationships on drinking, and drinking effects on relationships. Several conclusions were reached. People are attracted to similarly drinking others.
Judith L, Fischer, Jacquelyn D, Wiersma
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