- Hyatt, C. S., Halvorson, M. A., & Campbell, S. B. (2023). A daily diary study of the romantic partner relationship dynamics associated with anger and other posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 36(3), 484-495. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22921
- This study examined how Service members’ anger and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their partners’ accommodation behaviors and to the level of disclosure and intimacy in their romantic relationship. 64 couples completed a baseline survey; then, for 2 weeks, each partner completed a nightly self-report survey. Service members reported their PTSD symptoms (e.g., avoidance, reexperiencing) and anger level, while their partners reported their accommodation behaviors (i.e., general and anger accommodation). Both partners reported disclosure and intimacy within the relationship. The study examined average levels of PTSD symptoms and anger, as well as fluctuations in these variables. Overall, daily fluctuation in Service members’ anger were related to more partner accommodation and less intimacy.
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