Relationship Trajectories

Trajectories of relationship stress and inflammatory processes in adolescence.

Researchers have identified cross-sectional links between interpersonal stress and inflammation. Little is known, however, about how these dynamics unfold over time, what underlying immune pathways might exist, or whether moderators such as race could alter the strength of the connection between interpersonal stress and inflammatory processes. We examined whether adolescent girls whose relation...

Trajectories of Couple Relationship Quality after Childbirth : Does Marriage Matter ?

Marital quality typically declines after the birth of a (first) child, as parenthood brings new identities and responsibilities for mothers and fathers. Yet, it is less clear whether nonmarital, cohabiting relationship quality follows a similar trajectory, particularly given the greater selectivity of cohabiting relationships that persist over time. This paper uses data from the Fragile Familie...

Relationship trajectories and psychological well-being among sexual minority youth.

Dating in adolescence plays an integral part in the development of sexual and social identities. This process is particularly salient for sexual minority youth who face additional obstacles to their identity formation due to their marginalized status. We investigated the influence of participating in a same-sex relationship (SSR) or an opposite-sex relationship (OSR) on sexual minority youths' ...

Adolescent Ego-Development Trajectories and Young Adult Relationship Outcomes.

Adolescent ego-development trajectories were related to close-relationship outcomes in young adulthood. An adolescent sample completed annual measures of ego development from ages 14 through 17. The authors theoretically determined and empirically traced five ego-development trajectories reflecting stability or change. At age 25, the sample completed a close-relationship interview and consented...

Trajectories of Couple Relationship Quality after Childbirth : Does