Psychophysiological Arousal and Perceived Support During Couple Support Interactions: The Role of Attachment Anxiety and Avoidance

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

The American Journal of Family Therapy

Volume

46

Issue

5

Publisher

Routledge

Publication Date

4-15-2019

First Page

525

Last Page

540

Abstract

Couple support processes—typically occurring in the context of non-relationship distressing issues—are crucial to our understanding of relationships (Pasch, Bradbury, & Sullivan, 1997). These couple support processes influence important relationship outcomes, including relationship satisfaction and longevity (i.e., Collins & Feeney, 2010). In this study, we examined 51 couples’ support perceptions and physiological arousal during individually distressing support conversations. Using dyadic data analysis, results reveal important findings in terms of avoidant attachment and couple support perceptions. Additionally, significant results were found between attachment anxiety and psychophysiological arousal. Implications of the current findings for couple relationships and therapy are discussed.

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