Dixie Meyer
Biographic Data
| ID | 4226971 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dixie Meyer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dixie |
| FAMILY NAME | Meyer |
| SIGNATURE | MEYER D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Family and Community Medicine, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1441-8446 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Dyadic Coping as a Moderator for the Relationship between Stress and Health Habits
Romantic relationships shape health outcomes. To examine this postulate, it is imperative to examine how couples jointly manage stress and health behaviors. This study explored how dyadic coping moderated the relationship between stress and health behaviors (i.e., diet, exercise, and sleep). In a sample of mostly heterosexual couples ( N = 228), participants completed four daily diaries over 2 weeks. We conducted actor–partner interdependence mod…
Examining Changes in Long-Term Couples’ Relationship Satisfaction, Mate Guarding Behaviors, and Jealousy Across the Menstrual Cycle
Using the Ovulatory Shift Hypothesis framework, this study investigated if hormonal fluctuations affected mate guarding behaviors, jealousy, and relationship satisfaction in long-term couples. Committed, heterosexual couples ( N = 98, n = 49 pairs) completed daily surveys tracking relationship dynamics for one menstrual cycle (e.g., 28 days; all naturally cycling). Analysis showed partners’ relationship satisfaction, jealousy, and mate guarding b…
Health Behaviors and Health Status in Couples Experiencing Pandemic Stress
When individuals are in duress, they often neglect health habits. Research shows romantic partners often adopt similar health habits. This study sought to examine the relationship between health habits and current health status as couples endured the winter (2020–2021) peak of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic. Mixed gender couples ( N = 228) completed this ecological momentary assessment designed study over a 2-week period. Regression analysis te…
Daily Family Interactions are Associated with Body Mass Index in Couples with Children Experiencing Pandemic Stress
A host of factors, including family distress, may contribute to obesity. While weight gain happens over time, day-to-day interactions may explain how family interactions between one's romantic partner and one's children relate to weight (i.e., individuals may use food to compensate for poor relationships). The study aimed to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and daily family distress (e.g., romantic partners and children) wit…
“Is There a Course Where we Learn How to Interact with Kids?”
Family relationships are protective against poor behavioral health for youth. Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) graduate programs are critical for readying the behavioral workforce to work systemically with youth and their families. This study identified the elements of a CFT masters training process that readied students to work with youth. Qualitative description with focus group interviews of three cohorts of master’s students (n = 14) was used.…
Testing the Waters” in a “World That Refuses to Make Space
Transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) adults face structural and interpersonal stigma from their families and society at large when living openly and seeking gender affirming healthcare. To better understand the significance of family and social contexts for shaping the lived experiences of TGNB adults, this phenomenological qualitative study aimed to describe TGNB transgender identity development and coming out processes inclusive of signific…
Differences in Life Satisfaction and Emotions by Romantic Coupling and Sexual Orientation
Subjective well-being is defined using a triune model including positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction. These variables are positively related to romantic relationship satisfaction and influenced by demographic characteristics (i.e., sexual orientation and relationship status). However, research often neglects how the interaction of identifying as specific demographics (e.g., gay or lesbian, in a committed relationship) may lead …
The Relationship Between Pronoun Use in Couple Interactions, Attachment, and Relationship Satisfaction
Research shows pronoun use may be related to relationship factors. Our research invited 40 couples (adults mostly partnered for 2 or fewer years) to engage in a 15-min conversation after completing demographics, attachment, and relationship satisfaction measures. Romantic partners tended to use pronouns similarly. Attachment anxiety and avoidance were related to lower relationship satisfaction. Bivariate actor partner interdependence models showe…
The Relationship Between Conflict Topics and Romantic Relationship Dynamics
Romantic coupling in the United States is changing (e.g., communication patterns). Research investigating couple conflict topics has not updated with current trends. A large, representative sample ( n = 1,013) selected frequent couples conflict topics and reported relationship satisfaction and conflict behaviors. Results suggested communications was the most frequently reported conflict topic for all couples and parenting was the most frequently …
Mothers Talk Back
Solution-Focused Therapy as a Culturally Acknowledging Approach With American Indians
Limited literature is available applying specific theoretical orientations with American Indians. Solution-focused therapy may be appropriate, given the client-identified solutions, the egalitarian counselor/client relationship, the use of relationships, and the view that change is inevitable. However, adaption of scaling questions and the miracle question may be necessary.Hay una limitada cantidad de literatura disponible que aplique orientacion…
Mothers Talk Back
The Relationship Between Conflict Topics and Romantic Relationship Dynamics
Romantic coupling in the United States is changing (e.g., communication patterns). Research investigating couple conflict topics has not updated with current trends. A large, representative sample ( n = 1,013) selected frequent couples conflict topics and reported relationship satisfaction and conflict behaviors. Results suggested communications was the most frequently reported conflict topic for all couples and parenting was the most frequently …
Solution-Focused Therapy as a Culturally Acknowledging Approach With American Indians
Limited literature is available applying specific theoretical orientations with American Indians. Solution-focused therapy may be appropriate, given the client-identified solutions, the egalitarian counselor/client relationship, the use of relationships, and the view that change is inevitable. However, adaption of scaling questions and the miracle question may be necessary.Hay una limitada cantidad de literatura disponible que aplique orientacion…
Testing the Waters” in a “World That Refuses to Make Space
Transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) adults face structural and interpersonal stigma from their families and society at large when living openly and seeking gender affirming healthcare. To better understand the significance of family and social contexts for shaping the lived experiences of TGNB adults, this phenomenological qualitative study aimed to describe TGNB transgender identity development and coming out processes inclusive of signific…
Solution-Focused Therapy as a Culturally Acknowledging Approach With American Indians
Limited literature is available applying specific theoretical orientations with American Indians. Solution-focused therapy may be appropriate, given the client-identified solutions, the egalitarian counselor/client relationship, the use of relationships, and the view that change is inevitable. However, adaption of scaling questions and the miracle question may be necessary.Hay una limitada cantidad de literatura disponible que aplique orientacion…
Mothers Talk Back
The Relationship Between Pronoun Use in Couple Interactions, Attachment, and Relationship Satisfaction
Research shows pronoun use may be related to relationship factors. Our research invited 40 couples (adults mostly partnered for 2 or fewer years) to engage in a 15-min conversation after completing demographics, attachment, and relationship satisfaction measures. Romantic partners tended to use pronouns similarly. Attachment anxiety and avoidance were related to lower relationship satisfaction. Bivariate actor partner interdependence models showe…
The Relationship Between Conflict Topics and Romantic Relationship Dynamics
Romantic coupling in the United States is changing (e.g., communication patterns). Research investigating couple conflict topics has not updated with current trends. A large, representative sample ( n = 1,013) selected frequent couples conflict topics and reported relationship satisfaction and conflict behaviors. Results suggested communications was the most frequently reported conflict topic for all couples and parenting was the most frequently …
“Is There a Course Where we Learn How to Interact with Kids?”
Family relationships are protective against poor behavioral health for youth. Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) graduate programs are critical for readying the behavioral workforce to work systemically with youth and their families. This study identified the elements of a CFT masters training process that readied students to work with youth. Qualitative description with focus group interviews of three cohorts of master’s students (n = 14) was used.…
Testing the Waters” in a “World That Refuses to Make Space
Transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) adults face structural and interpersonal stigma from their families and society at large when living openly and seeking gender affirming healthcare. To better understand the significance of family and social contexts for shaping the lived experiences of TGNB adults, this phenomenological qualitative study aimed to describe TGNB transgender identity development and coming out processes inclusive of signific…
Differences in Life Satisfaction and Emotions by Romantic Coupling and Sexual Orientation
Subjective well-being is defined using a triune model including positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction. These variables are positively related to romantic relationship satisfaction and influenced by demographic characteristics (i.e., sexual orientation and relationship status). However, research often neglects how the interaction of identifying as specific demographics (e.g., gay or lesbian, in a committed relationship) may lead …
Health Behaviors and Health Status in Couples Experiencing Pandemic Stress
When individuals are in duress, they often neglect health habits. Research shows romantic partners often adopt similar health habits. This study sought to examine the relationship between health habits and current health status as couples endured the winter (2020–2021) peak of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic. Mixed gender couples ( N = 228) completed this ecological momentary assessment designed study over a 2-week period. Regression analysis te…
Daily Family Interactions are Associated with Body Mass Index in Couples with Children Experiencing Pandemic Stress
A host of factors, including family distress, may contribute to obesity. While weight gain happens over time, day-to-day interactions may explain how family interactions between one's romantic partner and one's children relate to weight (i.e., individuals may use food to compensate for poor relationships). The study aimed to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and daily family distress (e.g., romantic partners and children) wit…
Dyadic Coping as a Moderator for the Relationship between Stress and Health Habits
Romantic relationships shape health outcomes. To examine this postulate, it is imperative to examine how couples jointly manage stress and health behaviors. This study explored how dyadic coping moderated the relationship between stress and health behaviors (i.e., diet, exercise, and sleep). In a sample of mostly heterosexual couples ( N = 228), participants completed four daily diaries over 2 weeks. We conducted actor–partner interdependence mod…
Examining Changes in Long-Term Couples’ Relationship Satisfaction, Mate Guarding Behaviors, and Jealousy Across the Menstrual Cycle
Using the Ovulatory Shift Hypothesis framework, this study investigated if hormonal fluctuations affected mate guarding behaviors, jealousy, and relationship satisfaction in long-term couples. Committed, heterosexual couples ( N = 98, n = 49 pairs) completed daily surveys tracking relationship dynamics for one menstrual cycle (e.g., 28 days; all naturally cycling). Analysis showed partners’ relationship satisfaction, jealousy, and mate guarding b…
Psychology (9 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (6 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction (3 works) · Romance (3 works)