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Daily Coexperienced Positive Emotions and Long-Term Health in Older Couples

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: The current study aims to examine whether multiple indicators of daily coexperienced positive emotional dynamics in dyadic contexts predict subsequent psychological and physical health. Using two intensive longitudinal datasets of older couples from Vancouver (N = ~170) and Germany (N = ~318), partners reported positive emotions 5–7 times daily for seven consecutive days. Coexperienced positive emotions will be operationalized as moments when both partners reported higher-than-usual positive emotions while together, adjusting for individual- and couple-level affective tendencies. We will also explore moderation of effects by relationship satisfaction, sex, and age.

DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/897pf

Authors: Tomiko Yoneda, Teagan McCune, Theresa Pauly, Laura Buchinger, Nilam Ram, Karolina Kolodziejczak-Krupp, Maureen Celeste Ashe, Claudia Haase, Denis Gerstorf, Christiane Hoppmann

Institution: University of British Columbia

Language: English

Topic: Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7166290566

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