Dyadic processes of relational turbulence theory

This study tested dyadic processes of relational turbulence theory (RTT) in heterosexual marriages. We propositions 1, 2, and 5 RTT, which propose that uncertainty about the marriage biases cognitive appraisals, interference from a partner heightens negative emotions, both culminate for spouses. Guided by these propositions, husbands' wives' (N = 510; 255 marital dyads) emotional were estimated using actor-partner interdependence mediation model. Consistent with theoretical we found evidence actor-actor indirect effects; husbands wives (a) effect spouses' relationship on their own was mediated biased (b) experienced anger communicating marriage. However, controlling effects, partner-defined (i.e., partner-actor effects) uniquely explained turbulence.