Article
Psychology, Developmental
Nancy Darling, Ian R. D. Burns
Summary: This study used a simulation to investigate the sampling issue in adolescent romantic relationships. The results showed that cross-sectional samples tended to over-represent longer relationships, and the ability to detect individual differences in terms of duration and number of partners varied over time. These findings indicate that cross-sectional surveys and observational studies may be time sensitive and distort our understanding of adolescent romantic relationships by oversampling longer-term relationships. Furthermore, computational models can provide valuable insights into complex phenomena.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Max Bruning
Summary: Divorces are mostly initiated by one spouse alone, and the initiators usually experience improvements in subjective well-being and other life domains after the separation, except for the economic domain. Noninitiators, on the other hand, experience short-term losses in subjective well-being but recover in the long run, and their trajectories in other life domains vary.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Adrian C. Araya, Rebecca Warwick, Daniel Shumer, Ellen Selkie
Summary: This article describes the history and experiences of adolescents with romantic partners, focusing on engagement in romantic relationships, disclosure of gender identity, experience with abusive relationships, and perceived impact of gender-affirming hormone care on romantic experiences. The study found that TGNC adolescents are engaged in romantic experiences before and during social and/or medical transitioning.
Article
Family Studies
Nicholas S. Perry, Charlie Huntington, Galena K. Rhoades
Summary: This study examined the differences in romantic relationship and marriage attitudes, as well as relationship skills, among high school youth based on their sexual orientation. The results showed that sexual minority youth had less traditional views of marriage and lower expectations for themselves in regards to marriage compared to heterosexual youth. They also perceived themselves to have fewer romantic relationship skills. The findings suggest the need for scientific efforts to understand the factors contributing to these differences and to support strong and healthy romantic bonds for all teens.
JOURNAL OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
(2023)
Article
Communication
Veronica U. Weser, Ijeoma Opara, Brandon E. Sands, Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes, Kimberly D. Hieftje
Summary: The study explores how heterosexual Black teen girls use social media in selecting romantic partners. Findings reveal they primarily use Instagram to understand potential partners' true selves and Twitter to assess political leanings. Black teen girls use photos and memes to judge partners' style, hygiene, and sense of humor, while sharing experiences of racism and bias in the process.
SOCIAL MEDIA + SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Communication
Lucia Zahorcova, Zofia Drstakova, Miriam Masarykova
Summary: Using a mixed-methods approach, this study examined forgiveness and unforgivable acts, as well as relational and gender differences in participants' views. The data collected from 649 Slovakian participants revealed that dating individuals saw forgiveness as a relational work, while married individuals viewed it as an emotional process. Shared commitments played a significant role in forgiveness for married individuals, whereas situational context was more important for dating partners. Men emphasized the importance of forgiveness in relationships, focusing on internal factors, while women sought apologies and acts of love. Infidelity was identified as the most unforgivable transgression. Therapists could benefit from a better understanding of forgiveness in dating and married individuals.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Emily Parker, Sharon Sassler, Laura Tach
Summary: This study found that fatherhood influences the progression of men's romantic relationships, but the influence varies across racial/ethnic groups in the United States.
JOURNAL OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Stefania A. Barzeva, Jennifer S. Richards, Wim H. J. Meeus, Albertine J. Oldehinkel
Summary: Involvement in romantic relationships is an important developmental task in late adolescence and early adulthood, deviations from normative romantic development can lead to adverse outcomes. Social withdrawal can predict a higher likelihood of romantic non-involvement and affect the quality and dynamics of romantic relationships, particularly for males.
JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND ADOLESCENCE
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Emily Hielscher, Catherine Moores, Melanie Blenkin, Amarzaya Jadambaa, James G. Scott
Summary: The systematic literature review found that intervention programs aimed at promoting healthy romantic relationships in youth were effective in improving knowledge, but had mixed results in changing attitudes and limited evidence in changing behaviors. Future research, including high-quality RCTs in diverse cultural settings, is needed to improve generalizability of findings.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE
(2021)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Shrutkirti Singh, Elizabeth Thomas
Summary: This systematic review examines the impact of interparental conflict (IPC) on romantic relationship outcomes among young adults and identifies the mechanisms involved. The findings suggest that IPC is associated with negative conflict management, aggression, communication difficulties, and poor relationship quality. However, the results are varied for other outcomes such as relationship satisfaction and commitment, as well as mediator variables. Shortcomings in the methodology of the reviewed articles, such as the research sample and measures, were also identified. The review highlights the need for preventive interventions and further research to obtain reliable and generalizable results.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Cansu Yilmaz, Emre Selcuk, Gul Gunaydin, Banu Cingoz-Ulu, Alpay Filiztekin, Oya Kent
Summary: These studies found that there is a correlation between residential mobility and the centrality of long-term romantic relationships, and as residential mobility increases, the importance of romantic partners to individuals also grows.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Richelle Mayshak, Dominika Howard, Michelle Benstead, Anna Klas, David Skvarc, Travis Harries, Brittany Patafio, Abby Sleep, Ross King, Shannon Hyder
Summary: This study aims to explore the role of personality in dating experiences, specifically the preferences for dating platforms and perceived outcomes for individuals with elevated D4 traits. The results show that participants with psychopathy, narcissism, and sadism traits prefer meeting people offline. They value connecting with others but dislike deceptive dating practices and often perceive themselves as victims in both online and offline settings. Future research should investigate whether dating experiences differ for individuals with high versus low scores on D4 traits.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Beatrice Alba, Matthew D. D. Hammond, Emily J. J. Cross
Summary: Research shows that women's endorsement of heteronormative dating scripts is strongly predicted by their benevolent sexism, hostile sexism, and feminist identity. It is also related to their preference for dominant male partners and a lower preference for short-term relationships. These findings suggest that traditional dating scripts are intertwined with gender inequalities, regardless of personal preferences.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Na Li, Yi-Meng Zhang, Na-Na Xiong, Qi-Qing Sun, Ying Qian, Hong-Qiang Sun
Summary: This study investigated the influence of parental romantic relationships on the depressive symptoms of grown-up children, and found that the constructive communication patterns of the grown-up children and their own romantic relationships played a mediating role in this relationship.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jordan Shuler, Matthew Brosi, Todd Spencer, Daniel Hubler
Summary: Using a qualitative design, this study explored the perceived effects of pornography use on romantic relationships, categorizing participant responses into beneficial, detrimental, and neutral effects. The most common response was no impact on relationships, with positive effects including increased sexual diversity, satisfaction, and erotic climate, while negative effects included feelings of inadequacy and betrayal.
JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Kanako Yoshida, Yutaka Matsui
Summary: The marriage rate of cancer survivors is lower than that of the general population and their siblings, which is primarily attributed to negative images and stigma in society. Developing an educational program focusing on dating and marriage after cancer diagnosis can help improve these images and decrease stigma.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2022)
