Couples’ Everyday Activities Study
The purpose of this study was to understand the thoughts and feelings that non-married couples commonly experience in their day-to-day dating relationships. In this study, couple members completed questionnaires and participated in several activities, together and separately.
Data collection for this project has been completed.
Individual Attitudes and Romantic Relationships
The purpose of this study was to understand the individual attitudes of couple members who have been in a romantic relationship for 3 months or longer. In this study, participants completed various tasks including imagination tasks and TV-watching tasks.
Data collection for this project has been completed.
Newlywed Study
The purpose of this study was to learn more about newlywed couples and the factors that predict personal and relationship happiness, health, and well-being over time.
Marriage Across Time in Everyday Situations (MATES)
Relationships and Health Study
The purpose of this study was to learn more about the ways couples think, feel and behave in their marriages in older adulthood (65+). Couples visited the lab together to complete a series of questionnaires, as well participate in various activities. The couples’ physiological condition was measured using blood pressure cuffs and other sensors.
Data collection for this study occurred over two years. We expect to follow up with the participants in the future.
Retirement Study
The purpose of this study was to understand the thoughts and feelings that couples commonly experience while on the path to retirement. Couples in which one partner was either about to retire or had recently retired visited the lab to complete questionnaires and participate in discussions and games together. Their physiological condition was measured using blood pressure cuffs and other sensors.
Data collection for this study has been completed and we expect to follow up with the participants in the future.