The centrality of close relationships to optimal human functioning has motivated some
theorists to suggest that positive relationships form the “fourth pillar” of the positive …

Background: Pregnancy can be in conflict with sexual function which can be affected by
physical and psychological changes during pregnancy. Therefore, comparison of the effect …

Using a modified actor–partner interdependence model, associations of individuals'
personality traits (ie, actor and partner effects) and personality similarity (ie, trait‐level and …

Personal Conflict Management, 2nd edition details the common causes of conflict,
showcases the theories that explain why conflict happens, presents strategies for managing …

This study investigated partner attachment and interpersonal characteristics in 134
nonclinical couples in long-term marriages. Irrespective of gender, spouses with greater …

Purpose This study aims to investigate the direct and indirect effects of leadership style and
gender roles on managing familial conflict (MFC), as well as how such conflict resolution …

Objectives A burgeoning literature links being married to better cognitive health, but less
attention has been paid to how couples view their marital relationships. Couples do not …

Understanding dyadic personality configurations and their associations with marital quality
helps identify couples who are at high risk of marital strain. However, current research on …

Interpersonal interactions as social processes reflect and influence individuals' mental
health. The aim of the study was to verify how marital interactions relate to mental health …

This article explores several contexts in which psychiatrists may face having to decide
whether to make exceptions to rules or guidelines when treating their patients. Contexts …