TY - JOUR
T1 - Effects of relationship functioning on the biological experience of stress and physical health
AU - Farrell, Allison K.
AU - Simpson, Jeff
PY - 2017/2/1
Y1 - 2017/2/1
N2 - In this paper, we outline how relationship functioning affects the biological experience of stress and its consequences for physical health. Negative relationship perceptions and processes, such as attachment insecurity, hostility, and frequent conflict, tend to heighten stress responses and generate worse health over time, whereas positive relationship perceptions and processes, such as responsiveness, support, and intimacy, are generally associated with reduced or buffered stress responses and improved health (with some caveats). Future research should focus on the mechanisms behind these effects, the extent to which they can be changed or reversed, incorporating developmental perspectives, and effects of individual differences on these processes.
AB - In this paper, we outline how relationship functioning affects the biological experience of stress and its consequences for physical health. Negative relationship perceptions and processes, such as attachment insecurity, hostility, and frequent conflict, tend to heighten stress responses and generate worse health over time, whereas positive relationship perceptions and processes, such as responsiveness, support, and intimacy, are generally associated with reduced or buffered stress responses and improved health (with some caveats). Future research should focus on the mechanisms behind these effects, the extent to which they can be changed or reversed, incorporating developmental perspectives, and effects of individual differences on these processes.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.04.014
DO - 10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.04.014
M3 - Review article
C2 - 28813293
AN - SCOPUS:84964969171
SN - 2352-250X
VL - 13
SP - 49
EP - 53
JO - Current Opinion in Psychology
JF - Current Opinion in Psychology
ER -