Couples

When couples argue, mediation by a third party improves the outcome of the confrontation. But that's not all: mediation is also linked to heightened activity in key regions of the brain belonging to the reward circuit - this is the main…

If partners feel the relationship is threatened by the cheating, it's harder for them to forgive -- regardless of their gender. Infidelity is one of the most common reasons that heterosexual couples break up. Researchers who have studied…

Contrary to popular views, parental smartphone use is rarely associated with poor parenting, and more often than not, tends to be associated with warm and attached parenting. Contrary to popular views, parental smartphone use is rarely…

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, July 7, 2020--Fathers' prepartum social media posts can predict their risk of postpartum depression. A predictive model based on machine learning is described in the…

LAWRENCE -- Playing "hard-to-get" is an age-old gambit for dating and mating, familiar to moviegoers, readers of literature and any admirer who's ever been "left on read." Research just published in the peer-reviewed journal…

Couples that spend the night in the same bed show increased REM sleep and synchronization of sleep architecture In many countries, sharing a bed with a partner is common practice. Yet, research investigating the relationship between…

Those genetically predisposed to being more affectionate may especially be struggling with 'skin hunger' amid COVID-19 physical distancing A new study of twins finds that genetics play a significant role in how affectionate women are, but…

Little change over three decades when it comes to picking partners Women seem to care more about security, whereas good looks matter more to men. It used to be that way, and it still is in most places, regardless of the major social…

What happens to teenagers whose parents are overbearing? A new longitudinal study sought to determine the long-term impact on youth of parenting that is psychologically controlling. Although the study did not establish causation, it found…

We tend to like people who like us--a basic human trait that psychologists have termed "reciprocity of attraction." This principle generally works well to start relationships because it reduces the likelihood of rejection. Yet, making the…

Credit: Linköping University Researcher Judith Lind has studied how staff at fertility clinics view the assessments that childless couples and women undergo in order to access assisted reproduction. It emerges in the interviews…

Study finds link between happy partnership, reduced stress and lower inflammation COLUMBUS, Ohio - Breast cancer survivors in romantic relationships who feel happy and satisfied with their partners may be at lower risk for a host of health…

The diagnosis of cancer in a child can be devastating to parents and other loved ones, but in a recent study from Denmark, having a child with cancer did not appear to impact parents' risk of separation or divorce or affect future family…

Imaging study suggests absence may truly make the heart grow fonderCredit: Illustration courtesy Zoe Donaldson When it comes to forming a lasting bond, our longing for a partner may be as important as--if not more important…

Over 80% of people surveyed in a study do not plan to conceive during the COVID-19 crisis, perhaps putting to rest suggestions that the lockdown could lead to rise in birth numbers. Looking at parenthood desires during the ongoing…

Men are more prone to competitive risk taking and violent behavior, so what happens when the number of men is greater than the number of women in a population?   According to research by Florida State University Professor of Psychology…

Everyone approaches romantic relationships differently. On one end of the spectrum are people who crave closeness so much, they may come across as "clingy." On the other end are those who value their independence so deeply that they avoid…

Credit: UBC Psychology The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the University of British Columbia. The researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner's scent…

Mothers more likely to breastfeed, less likely to engage in harmful health behaviors CHICAGO --- Paternal involvement can have positive health impacts for a mother and her baby, according to a new study by Northwestern Medicine and the…

An Australian study examining the relationship between flexibility and parent health has revealed formal family-friendly workplace provisions alone are not meeting the demands of working mothers and fathers. The La Trobe University…