One of the most critical aspects of a successful relationship is aligning personal goals with shared relational priorities. This involves understanding each partner's individual needs and desires...
A growing body of research has demonstrated that military personnel experience several types of mental health challenges during their service. These challenges can be categorized into two major...
In order to understand how humans can maintain emotional bonds despite stressful situations, it is important to consider the role of different psychological processes that regulate attachment and...
When it comes to multi-partner sexual encounters, anticipation can play a significant role in influencing arousal, cognitive appraisal, and relational responsiveness. Anticipation refers to the...
Erotic Risk-Taking is a common aspect of human sexual behavior that involves individuals taking risks to seek out new experiences in their romantic or sexual lives. These risks can range from trying...
Sexual trauma is a profound experience that can have lasting consequences for an individual's emotional wellbeing and behavior. One way that this may manifest is through the impact it has on sexual...
What emotional mechanisms enable individuals to reconcile past trauma with present experiences of social support?
The ability to process and manage past traumatic events is essential for healthy...
Sexual anxiety is a common issue among adolescents that can affect their ability to form and maintain healthy romantic relationships. This article will explore how sexual anxiety influences cognitive...
Cognitive Appraisal
In intimate contexts, the act of revealing one's sexual orientation can be an incredibly difficult task for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Prolonged concealment of sexual...
Resilience is defined as an individual's capacity to cope with stressors and adversities. Coping refers to strategies used to deal with negative experiences. Self-efficacy involves one's belief in...