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Relationship enhancement protects against relationship-quality-associated weathering among Black adults in romantic partner relationships.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: = 208 individuals). A direct test of moderation showed that condition significantly moderated the association of relationship quality with change in biological aging, and the pattern was replicated across four indicators of relationship quality. ProSAAF demonstrates promise as a preventive intervention with significant implications for health disparities and relationship enhancement. Future directions include exploration of potential mechanisms of ProSAAF's moderating effects, such as increased attachment security and reduced hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Source: Journal of Family Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/fam0001328

Authors: Man-Kit Lei, Mei Ling Ong, Sierra E. Carter, August I. C. Jenkins, Steven R. H. Beach

Institutions: University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Auburn University

Language: English

Topic: Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid