The Effects of Cuddling on Relational Quality for Married Couples: A Longitudinal Investigation

被引：14

作者：

Van Raalte, Lisa J. ^{[1
]}

Floyd, Kory ^{[2
]}

Mongeau, Paul A. ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Sam Houston State Univ, Dept Commun Studies, POB 2299, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA

[2] Univ Arizona, Dept Commun, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

[3] Arizona State Univ, Hugh Downs Sch Human Commun, Tempe, AZ 85287 USA

来源：

WESTERN JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION | 2021年 / 85卷 / 01期

关键词：

Affection; Commitment; Cuddling; Quality of Alternatives; Relational Satisfaction; AFFECTIONATE COMMUNICATION; BLOOD-PRESSURE; HEART-RATE; STRESS; SATISFACTION; COMMITMENT; RESPONSES; OXYTOCIN; CORTISOL; SUPPORT;

D O I：

10.1080/10570314.2019.1667021

中图分类号：

G2 [信息与知识传播];

学科分类号：

05 ; 0503 ;

摘要：

This study examined the longitudinal effects of cuddling on relational quality for married couples. In a four-week experiment, 80 adults were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: increased cuddling (treatment), increased time spent together (comparison), or no change in behavior (control). Controlling for the pretest relational quality scores and changes in kissing behavior, individuals in the treatment condition reported more relational satisfaction and lower quality of alternatives after four weeks than did individuals in the comparison and control conditions. The comparison and control conditions did not differ from each other on any relational outcomes.

引用

页码：61 / 82

页数：22

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