Assessing the effects of COVID-19 on romantic relationships and the coping strategies partners use to manage the stress of a pandemic
- Jones, H. E., Yoon, D. B., Theiss, J. A., Austin, J. T., & Lee, L. E. (2021). Assessing the effects of COVID-19 on romantic relationships and the coping strategies partners use to manage the stress of a pandemic. Journal of Family Communication, 21(3), 152-166. https://doi.org/10.1080/15267431.2021.1927040
- Through the lens of relational turbulence theory, this qualitative study examined the impact of COVID-19 on the relationships and coping mechanisms of 302 individuals in romantic partnerships. Participants’ responses to open-ended questions were coded individually, rather than dyadically (i.e., as couples). COVID-19 had both positive (e.g., greater intimacy) and negative (e.g., frequent conflict) effects on their relationships. The study also identified multiple coping strategies.
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