In three studies, it was investigated whether trait mindfulness is positively associated with partner acceptance, defined as the ability and willingness to accept partner's imperfections, acceptance explains association between relationship satisfaction. Trait mindfulness, satisfaction were assessed in two MTurk samples (n1 = 190; n2 140) a sample of participants mindfulness-based stress reduction course (n3 118) their partners (53 complete couples), using self-report measures. all samples,...

The present longitudinal study used data from 187 newlywed couples to examine the impact of birth first child on self-esteem over course 5 years marriage. Results suggest that is associated with changes in parents’ (especially mothers’) self-esteem. For average parent, these were negative sudden declines year after childbirth and continuing gradual decreases throughout remaining study. A comparison group who did not have children during research period showed no self-esteem, suggesting...

In this paper, we investigate whether and to what extent exposure a company's social media activities over time is beneficial for corporate reputation, conversational human voice mediates relation. two-wave longitudinal survey among 1969 respondents, assessed consumers' an international airline's activities, perceived level of perception reputation. The results show that company precedes perceptions Also, the relation between We discuss implications presence organizations in media.

Background: One mechanism through which social stigma of HIV affects health outcomes for people living with (PLWH) is internalization stigma. However, this transformation in the community into internalized may not be same magnitude all PLWH. We examined moderating effects 3 personality traits—fear negative evaluation, attachment-related anxiety, and dispositional resilience—in transforming perceived Furthermore, we investigated downstream these moderated associations on depressive symptoms...

This study examined socioeconomic disparities in changes adolescent mental health between fall 2019 (pre-COVID-19), spring 2020 (initial coronavirus disease (COVID-19) phase), and (prevailing COVID-19 phase). Using data from 1429 adolescents (Mage = 17.9) tertiary vocational schools the Netherlands with n 386 participating all three waves, linear latent basis growth curve models were assessed multigroup analyses conducted. Results showed a small but significant decrease life satisfaction...

We aimed to investigate the bidirectional associations of repetitive thought (i.e., rumination, yearning) with individual (grief levels, depressive symptoms) and relational well-being in bereaved parents who lost their child during pregnancy, labor, or afterward. The Response Styles Theory posits a reciprocal link between well-being. However, past studies provided mixed evidence for this claim well-being, no study has yet examined Moreover, have not been investigated within dyads. In total,...

Family violence is common and brings tremendous costs to individuals, relationships, society. Victims are vulnerable negative outcomes across a host of dimensions, including cognitive performance, impulse control, emotion regulation, physical health. Links between family various problems have been established, yet the specific processes underlying these associations poorly understood, resulting in stunted development effective interventions. This article addresses two key questions: How why...

How do people know which family member is trustworthy? In this study, the authors tested hypothesis that use their perception of a member's self‐control as an indicator his or her trustworthiness. Eighty‐four Dutch families consisting 2 parents and children completed questionnaires assessing each trust in perceived other 3 members. This full‐family design enabled to examine horizontal relationships, between members equal status (i.e., parent–parent sibling–sibling relationships), vertical...

The present research focused on bereaved parents' perceived grief similarity, and aimed to investigate the concurrent longitudinal effects of perceptions that partner has less, equal, or more intensity than oneself relationship satisfaction. Participants our study were 229 heterosexual Dutch couples who completed questionnaires 6, 13, 20 months after loss their child. Average age participants was 40.7 (SD = 9.5). Across 3 waves, participants' similarity satisfaction assessed. To control for...

Do partners' levels of self-control and forgiveness change over the course marriage? Based on idea that marriage may function as a training ground for these vital relationship abilities, we hypothesized people increase their time developments take place simultaneously. We tested predictions among 199 newlywed couples in first 4 years marriage, using dyadic latent growth curves analysis. Confirming our hypotheses, results showed significant increases well positive concurrent correlation...

The present study aimed to examine whether bereaved parents "meaning-made"–defined as results of attempts reduce discrepancies between the meaning assigned death child and self world-views—was influenced by their own partner's coping orientations. Coping orientations were conceptualized within Dual Process Model, which entails loss orientation (LO; focus on itself), restoration (RO; stressors that come about an indirect consequence bereavement), a flexible oscillation both sample consisted...

Bereavement can precipitate symptoms of depression, prolonged grief disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Targeting repetitive negative thought (i.e., worry, rumination) in treatment may help reduce post-loss psychopathology. Yet, evidence on longitudinal associations depressive rumination worry with psychopathology has been mixed the directions effects are still unclear. Recently bereaved adults (78% female) completed questionnaires assessing (brooding), 11 times 1.5 month intervals....

A minority of bereaved individuals develops severe, persistent, and disabling grief, termed prolonged grief. The International Classification Diseases eleventh edition (ICD-11) the Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders fifth edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) include such grief reactions as disorder (PGD). Loneliness is often experienced by persons can have severe health consequences. Preliminary research suggests that loneliness may perpetuate but also aggravate loneliness. Since...

We examined whether the relations of consistency between ideal standards and perceptions a current romantic partner with acceptance relationship satisfaction level off, or decelerate, above threshold. tested our hypothesis using three-year longitudinal data set collected from heterosexual newlywed couples. used two indicators consistency: pattern correspondence (within-person correlation perceived ratings) mean-level match (difference score score). Our results revealed that had no relation...

People desire and need to know their relationship partner, evidence shows that they feel partner. How does this feeling of knowing one's partner develop? In study, we examined three behavioral sources felt knowledge: partner-disclosure, self-disclosure, information solicitation. We predicted the not only contribute knowledge, but also feelings intimacy. Felt knowledge intimacy should be initiated when close partners communicate personally relevant other. They thereby mutually transformative:...

Prolonged grief disorder, characterized by severe, persistent and disabling grief, has recently been added to the DSM-5-TR ICD-11. Treatment for prolonged symptoms shows limited effectiveness. It suggested that exacerbate insomnia symptoms, whereas in turn, may fuel symptoms. To help clarify if treating sleep disturbances be a viable treatment option we examined proposed reciprocal relationship between of insomnia. On three time points across 6-month intervals, 343 bereaved adults (88%...

Perceiving that society disregards grief after pregnancy loss (disenfranchised grief) elevates bereaved parents' psychological burden.

Many people engage in intrusive behaviors close relationships. Existing research links to a lack of trust and an imbalance between self- partner-interest. The authors tested the novel hypothesis that need self-control regulate behaviors. Self-control enables forgo their self-interests (reassurance or closeness) for sake partner relationship. Specifically, we predicted both refrain from behavior. One-hundred-eighty-nine couples participated prospective longitudinal study with three waves....

Do the reasons why we think about our memories and share them with others have implications for romantic relationship quality? In present series of studies (total N = 1,102), aimed to answer this question by examining whether self (e.g., creating a stable self-image), social connecting others) directive guiding future behavior) functions regular (Study 1, Study 2) 2, 3) were related intimacy satisfaction in current relationship. We further investigated these links when shared partner 3)....

Recent years have seen a shift in the number of bereavement studies examining daily grief processes, but our knowledge is still limited due to lack dyadic research. In this paper, we explored change mental health course seven-day diary with bereaved couples who lost their child during pregnancy, labor, or afterward. We conducted latent growth curve analyses. parents experienced pregnancy loss, found reduced (for both partners) and anxiety symptoms (only for women) no changes depression...

Trust is crucial to the public’s compliance with policies and rules released by governments, particularly in times of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, it remains unclear whether what extent late adolescents’ interpersonal institutional trust fluctuated from pre-COVID-19 pandemic lasting phase COVID-19 The present study uses three-wave longitudinal data Youth Got Talent (YGT) project address this gap (n = 1,423; 43% boys; Mage 17.85, SD 1.95). Latent basis growth curve...

Insomnia symptoms are common following bereavement and may exacerbate severe protracted grief reactions, such as prolonged disorder (PGD). However, typical trajectories of insomnia risk factors for having a more chronic trajectory yet unknown.