"You're going to eat that?" Relationship processes and conflict among mixed-weight couples
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2935680 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tricia J Burke (0000-0002-9699-0672, University of Puget Sound, corresponding author), Ashley K Randall (0000-0003-3794-4163, University of Arizona), Shannon A Corkery (University of Arizona), Valerie J Young (0000-0001-5461-396X, Hanover College), Emily A Butler (0000-0002-6648-7371, University of Arizona) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1109-1130 |
| Publication date | 2012-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0265407512451199 |
| OpenAlex | W1974871542 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 41 |
This study examines conflict among heterosexual mixed-weight (i.e., one overweight and one healthy weight partner) and matched-weight couples ( N = 43 couples). Participant sex, eating together, partner health support, and negative partner influence were examined as moderators of the association between weight status and conflict. Using dyadic models, we found that mixed-weight couples, specifically couples including overweight women and healthy weight men, reported greater conflict both generally and on a daily basis, compared to matched-weight couples; however, general conflict was reduced with greater perceived support from the partner. Mixed-weight couples who reported eating together more frequently also reported greater general conflict. These findings suggest that mixed-weight couples may experience more conflict than matched-weight couples, but perceived support from the partner can buffer this conflict. This research suggests that interpersonal dynamics associated with mixed-weight status might be important for romantic partners' relational and personal health
Developmental psychology · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Obesity · Overweight · Partner effects · Social support · Weight management · Clinical Psychology · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 24 |
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| Citations per year | 1,71 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 24 |