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Romantic attachment anxiety predicts higher levels of self-objectification over time in both men and women

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Romantic attachment anxiety predicts higher levels of self-objectification over time in both men and women

Feeling anxious about your romantic relationship and fearing abandonment leads to stronger tendencies to sexually objectify yourself, according to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly. “My colleagues (Dr. Larissa Terán and Dr. Jennifer Stevens Aubrey) and I were interested in this topic because sexual objectification and self-objectification are concerning issues in our society, … Read more

Psychologists have uncovered a key factor that helps to thwart romantic avoidance

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Psychologists have uncovered a key factor that helps to thwart romantic avoidance

New research provides evidence that positive relationship events play an important role in romantic attachment avoidance. The findings, which have been published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, indicate that positive relationship events in everyday life predict decreases in romantic avoidance over time. Attachment theory describes how people bond with others and maintain … Read more

Life’s Stresses Can Make People Focus More on Their Romantic Partner’s Negative Behavior – Neuroscience News

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Life’s Stresses Can Make People Focus More on Their Romantic Partner’s Negative Behavior – Neuroscience News

Summary: Stress can have a detrimental impact on relationships. When feeling stressed, a person is more likely to notice and reflect upon their partner’s negative behaviors rather than positive behavior. Source: Society for Personality and Social Psychology Stressful life circumstances can affect how married couples interact, but can they affect how partners see each other? A … Read more