Asymmetrically committed relationships

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1241-1259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott M. Stanley ◽  
Galena K. Rhoades ◽  
Shelby B. Scott ◽  
Gretchen Kelmer ◽  
Howard J. Markman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Weak Link ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Female Partner ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Relationship Adjustment ◽  
Committed Relationships ◽  
Longitudinal Sample ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Low Levels

This study compared romantic relationships in which there was a substantial difference (>1 SD) in the commitment levels of the two partners to those with more equal levels. These asymmetrically committed relationships (ACRs) were studied in a national, longitudinal sample of unmarried, opposite-sex romantic relationships ( N = 315 couples); 64.8% ( n = 204) of relationships were categorized as non-ACRs, 22.8% were ACRs in which the male partner was less committed than the female partner ( n = 72), and 12.4% ( n = 39) were ACRs in which the female partner was less committed than the male partner. Those who were cohabiting or who had children together were more likely to be in ACRs than those without these characteristics. Compared to those not in ACRs, the less committed partners in ACRs (referred to as “weak links”) reported lower relationship adjustment, more conflict, and more aggression in their relationships; however, these differences were explained by their low levels of commitment. The more committed partners in ACRs (“strong links”) also reported lower relationship adjustment, more conflict, and more aggression than those not in ACRs, even when controlling for their levels of commitment (which were also higher, on average, than those not in ACRs); this finding is noteworthy given that high levels of commitment usually inhibit conflict and aggression. Relationships in which the female partner was the weak link were more likely to break up within 2 years (54%) than those with male weak links (29%) or non-ACRs (34%). However, asymmetrical commitment was not nearly as important a predictor of breakup as females’ levels of commitment. The findings advance the understanding of asymmetrical commitment in romantic relationships and highlight the value of studying both members of a couple in research on commitment.

Genital abnormalities, hormonal contraception, and HIV transmission risk in Rwandan serodifferent couples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin M Wall ◽  
Etienne Karita ◽  
Julien Nyombayire ◽  
Rosine Ingabire ◽  
Jeannine Mukamuyango ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Female Partner ◽  
Transmission Risk ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Genital Ulceration ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Hiv Acquisition

Abstract Background We explored the role of genital abnormalities and hormonal contraception in HIV transmission among heterosexual serodifferent couples in Rwanda. Methods From 2002-2011, non-antiretroviral treatment using HIV serodifferent couples were followed and sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, family planning provided, and HIV-negative partners retested. Couples were assessed for genital ulcers; non-ulcerative genital sexually transmitted infection (STI) including gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis; and non-STI vaginal infections including bacterial vaginosis and candida. Multivariable models evaluated associations between covariates and HIV transmission genetically linked to the index partner. Results Among 877 couples where the man was HIV-positive, 37 linked transmissions occurred. Factors associated with women’s HIV acquisition included female partner genital ulceration (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]=14.1) and male partner non-ulcerative STI (aHR=8.6). Among 955 couples where the woman was HIV-positive, 46 linked transmissions occurred. Factors associated with men’s HIV acquisition included female partner non-ulcerative STI (aHR=4.4), non-STI vaginal dysbiosis (aHR=7.1), and male partner genital ulceration (aHR=2.6). Hormonal contraception use was not associated with HIV transmission or acquisition. Conclusions Our findings underscore the need for integrating HIV services with care for genital abnormalities. Barriers (e.g., cost for training, demand creation, advocacy, client education; provider time; clinic space) to joint HIV/STI testing need to be considered and addressed.

scholarly journals Ambivalent sexism and relationship adjustment among young adult couples: An actor-partner interdependence model

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110055
Author(s):  
Mylène Lachance-Grzela ◽  
Bingyu Liu ◽  
Andréanne Charbonneau ◽  
Geneviève Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Ambivalent Sexism ◽  
Benevolent Sexism ◽  
Hostile Sexism ◽  
Relationship Adjustment ◽  
Actor Partner Interdependence Model

This study examined the associations between ambivalent sexism (i.e., hostile and benevolent sexism) and relationship adjustment in young adult couples by testing an actor-partner interdependence model. The sample was composed of 219 cohabiting heterosexual Canadian couples. The findings suggest that ambivalent sexism plays a role in young adults’ perceptions of the quality of their romantic relationship, but gender differences exist. Women and men who more strongly endorsed hostile sexism tended to report lower relationship adjustment. Women’s hostile sexism was also negatively related to their partners’ relationship adjustment, whereas their benevolent sexism was positively related to their own and their partners’ relationship adjustment. For their part, men’s ambivalent sexism was unrelated to their partners’ relationship adjustment and their benevolent sexism was also unrelated to their own relationship adjustment. The results are discussed in light of the insidious consequences that can accompany ambivalent sexism. Even though hostile sexism functions to protect men’s societal advantages, it comes with costs to their romantic relationships. In contrast, despite the rewards benevolent sexism can bring on the relational level, its endorsement may hinder the attainment of gender equality by encouraging women to invest in their relationship at the expense of independent achievements.

3-D Characterization of Global and Local Microstructural Effects on Spall Damage in Shock Loaded FCC Metals: Experimental and Modeling

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Brown ◽  
K. Krishnan ◽  
L. Wayne ◽  
P. Peralta ◽  
S. N. Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weak Link ◽  
Heat Treatments ◽  
Taylor Factor ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Spall Damage ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Microstructural Effects ◽  
Global And Local ◽  
Low Pressures

Global and local microstructural weak links for spall damage were investigated using 3-D characterization in polycrystalline (PC) and multicrystalline (MC) copper samples, respectively. All samples were shocked via flyer-target plate experiments using a laser drive at low pressures (2–6 GPa). The flyer plates measured approximately 500 μm thick and 8 mm in diameter and the target plates measured approximately 1000 μm thick and 10 mm in diameter. Electron Backscattering Diffraction (EBSD) and optical microscopy were used to determine to presence of voids and relate them to the surrounding microstructure. Statistics on the strength of grain boundaries (GBs) was conducted by analyzing PC samples and collecting the misorientation across GBs with damage present, and it was found that a misorientation range of 25–50° is favorable for damage. Statistics were also taken of copper PC samples that had undergone different heat treatments and it was found that although the 25–50° range is less dominant, it is still favorable for damage nucleation. Removal of initial plastic strain via heat treatments and an increase in Σ3 CSL boundaries, indicative of strong annealing twins, also led to an increased amount of transgranular damage. 3-D X-ray tomography data were used to investigate the shape of the voids present in untreated, as received and heat treated samples. It was found that the as received sample contained a higher amount of “disk”, or, “sheet-like” voids indicative of intergranular damage, whereas the heat treated samples had a higher fraction of spherical shaped voids, indicative of transgranular damage. MC samples were used to study microstructural weak links for spall damage because the overall grain size is much larger than the average void size, making it possible to determine which GBs nucleated damage. Simulations and experimental analysis of damage sites with large volumes indicate that high Taylor factor mismatches with respect to the crystallographic grain GB normal is the primary cause for the nucleation of damage at a GB interface and a low Taylor factor along the shock direction in either grain drives void growth perpendicular to the GB. Cases where experimental results show damage and simulation results show no damage are attributed to the presence of an intrinsic microstructural weak link, such as an incoherent twin boundary.

Who gets mad and who feels bad? Mate value discrepancies predict anger and shame in response to transgressions in romantic relationships

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 2963-2982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cari D. Goetz ◽  
Nestor M. Maria
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Mate Preferences ◽  
Mate Value ◽  
Committed Relationships ◽  
Relational Transgressions ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Theories Of Emotions

Mate value discrepancies (MVDs) predict multiple outcomes in romantic relationships, including relationship satisfaction, jealousy, and forgiveness. We tested the hypotheses that MVDs would predict anger and shame in response to both medium and strong transgressions within romantic relationships. Participants in long-term committed relationships read scenarios describing relational transgressions and rated how much anger and shame they would feel if they were either the victim or the perpetrator of the transgressions in their current relationship. We found partial support for our hypotheses. Victims of medium-level transgressions were angrier the more alternative potential mates there were that were closer to their ideal mate preferences than their current partner. Perpetrators of strong transgressions felt more shame the higher in mate value their partner was compared to them. Results suggest that different MVDs may predict different outcomes in relationships and highlight the importance of using functional theories of emotions to predict individual differences in emotional responses.

Gender-Linked Stereotypes and Motivation affect Performance in the Prisoner's Dilemma Game

1988 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 703-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Dreikurs Ferguson ◽  
Steven Schmitt
Keyword(s):  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Prisoner's Dilemma ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Prisoner’S Dilemma ◽  
Female Partner ◽  
Profit Motive ◽  
Prisoner’S Dilemma Game ◽  
Managerial Decisions ◽  
Prisoner's Dilemma Game

40 men and 40 women played a Prisoner's Dilemma Game against a simulated partner for 30 trials. The task simulated corporate managerial decisions with a profit motive, and higher profits were obtained when subjects made noncooperative choices. All subjects received the same preprogrammed sequence of “partner” responses, and half played against a female, half against a male “partner.” The female “partner” received significantly more cooperative responses than the male. Trial blocks and the interaction of “partner's” gender with trial blocks were significant effects, and motivation played a significant interactive role that modulated subject's game behavior. Self-fulfilling confirmatory hypothesis testing appeared to be operative in the display of gender-linked stereotypes.

Male Partner of the Couples with Unexplained Infertility Have Increased Blood Pressure as Compared to the Female Partner

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Amit Kant Singh ◽  
◽  
Nishu Bala ◽  
Shikha Seth ◽  
Reena Rani Verma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Unexplained Infertility ◽  
Female Partner

scholarly journals Using Multiple Methods to Evaluate Associations Among Externalizing Psychopathology, Personality, and Relationship Quality: A Replication and Extension

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 480-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikhila N. Wildey ◽  
M. Brent Donnellan ◽  
Kelly L. Klump ◽  
S. Alexandra Burt
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Relationship Adjustment ◽  
Prior Work ◽  
Multiple Methods ◽  
Externalizing Psychopathology

The current study evaluated associations among externalizing psychopathology, personality, and relationship quality in a sample of 794 couples. Personality and psychopathology were assessed using dimensional measures, and relationship attributes were assessed with both self-report and observer reports of videotaped interactions. Results were consistent with prior work (i.e., Humbad, Donnellan, Iacono, & Burt, 2010) such that greater externalizing psychopathology remained a significant predictor of lower relationship adjustment, while controlling for personality traits. Importantly, dimensional measures of externalizing psychopathology showed stronger associations with relationship adjustment when compared to symptom count measures used in Humbad et al. (2010). These results highlight the importance of replication and extension studies, the usefulness of dimensional measures of psychopathology, and the value of multiple methods of assessment to increase confidence in the robustness of associations between pathological attributes of personality and features of romantic relationships.

VOLTAGE-CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS AND MAGNETORESISTANCE OF BiPbSrCaCuO SILVER CLAMP THICK FILM

1992 ◽  
Vol 06 (26) ◽  
pp. 1639-1647 ◽  
Author(s):  
HAN GUCHANG ◽  
WANG YUGUI ◽  
HAN HANMIN ◽  
WANG SHUNXI
Keyword(s):  
Thick Film ◽  
Weak Link ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Flux Flow ◽  
Type Ii Superconductors ◽  
Flux Lines ◽  
Flux Trapping ◽  
Physical Deposition ◽  
History Effect ◽  
Current Characteristics

Bi(2223) silver clamp thick film with Jc=1.5×104A/cm2 at 77 K and 0 T was fabricated by a physical deposition method. Voltage-current characteristics and magnetoresistance were investigated in detail at low magnetic fields. It can be concluded that the transport Jc limitation of the present samples was still dominated by weak links although their connectivity has been greatly improved in comparison with bulk materials. The weak links may exert an effective pinning on flux lines. When the transport current exceeds the critical current of weak links their resistances change, just as does the flux flow resistance of traditional type-II superconductors. A history effect of the magnetoresistivity below a certain field (about 1.0 kG) was found at various constant measuring currents and can be ascribed to the Jc (H) characteristics and flux trapping both in the weak link network and the grains.

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