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2022 APS Annual Convention

The Benefits of Negative Interactions in Close Relationships

Sunday, May 29, 2022 · Chicago, IL

Oral · Social

Negative communication, emotions, and motivations have traditionally been viewed as undermining relationship quality. Using diverse samples (close friends, dating, and long-term married couples) and methodologies (longitudinal, observational, experimental), four talks present a nuanced view of when, how, and why negative interactions may be beneficial in close relationships.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Fangming CuiChair
    Cornell University
  • Vivian ZayasChair
    Cornell University

Presentations

  1. Dominance and Prestige Motivations for Power in Romantic RelationshipsJames McNulty, Charlene Wu
  2. An Upside to Disappointment in Close RelationshipsFangming Cui, Vivian Zayas
  3. Distinguishing Task-Oriented and Relationship-Oriented Behaviors to Investigate the Effects of Couple Communication on Relationship Satisfaction Jaclyn Ross, Thomas Bradbury, Benjamin Karney
  4. Costs and Benefits of a New Experimental Manipulation of Co-RuminationAshley Tudder, Brett Peters, Matthew Wilkinson, Abriana Gresham