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Citation article

Title:
The occurence and correlates of emotional interdependence in romantic relationships
Authors:
Sels, L., Cabrieto, J., Butler, E., Reis, H., Ceulemans, E., Kuppens, P.
Year of publication:
2020
Publication name:
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Volume number:
119
Issue number:
1
Page numbers:
136-158
DOI or URL:
https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000212

Study details

Baseline session:
Yes
Followup session:
No
Study design:
Romantic couples completed 7 days of ESM surveys assessing emotions and relationship factors.
ESM measurement waves:
1
Ethics granting body:
KU Leuven ethics committee
Ethics protocol number:
G- 2016 02 466
Year/s data was collected:
2016
Location of participants (Countries):
Belgium
Background information:
Background questionnaires before coming to the lab. Before completing the ESM portion of the study, couples came into the lab and discussed each partner’s most annoying characteristic for 10 minutes, and provided their momentary affect during the interaction. Couples subsequently completed ESM portion of the study.
Languages:
Dutch
Setting:
IP
Collection platform:
mobileQ
Preregistration URL:
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Days of ESM data collection:
7
Number of ESM measures per day:
6 (weekdays)14 (weekends)
Sampling schedule:
signal-contingent
ESM schedule start time:
17:00 (weekdays), 10:00 (weekends)
ESM schedule end time:
22:00 (weekdays), 22:00 (weekends)
ESM schedule duration:
5 (weekdays) 12 (weekends)

Sample details

Type of sample:
Community members
Recruitment information:
Participants were heterosexual couples. Participants were recruited through social media, and flyers and posters that were distributed in public places.
Incentives:
Couples that had completed all parts of the study received 100 euros as compensation.
Exclusions:
Unknown (said 'some data were missing due to practical and technical issues'. Not sure if this had to do with withdrawals.)
Number of participants:
188

Contact info

Contact:
Laura Sels
Contact email:
laura.sels@ugent.be
Selection Variable Info Assessment type Constructs Branching
UUID Default None —
Date_Local Default None —
Time_Local Default None —
es_couple ID for couples Default Baseline —
AGE Age (in years) Baseline AGE DEMOGRAPHICS —
ANG How angry do you feel at the moment? ESM AFFECT ANGER NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
ANX How anxious do you feel at the moment? ESM AFFECT ANXIETY NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
CESD_1 I was bothered by things that don’t usually bother me Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_1 I was bothered by things that don’t usually bother me Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_10 I felt fearful Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_10 I felt fearful Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_11 My sleep was restless Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_11 My sleep was restless Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_12 I was happy Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_12 I was happy Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_13 I talked less than usual Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_13 I talked less than usual Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_14 I felt lonely Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_14 I felt lonely Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_15 People were unfriendly Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_15 People were unfriendly Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_16 I enjoyed life Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_16 I enjoyed life Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_17 I had crying spells Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_17 I had crying spells Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_18 I felt sad Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_18 I felt sad Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_19 I felt that people disliked me Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_19 I felt that people disliked me Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_2 I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_2 I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_20 I could not get “going” Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_20 I could not get “going” Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_3 I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with the help of my family and friends Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_3 I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with the help of my family and friends Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_4 I felt that I was just as good as other people Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_4 I felt that I was just as good as other people Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_5 I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_5 I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_6 I felt depressed Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_6 I felt depressed Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_7 I felt everything I did was an effort Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_7 I felt everything I did was an effort Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_8 I felt hopeful about the future Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_8 I felt hopeful about the future Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_9 I thought my life had been a failure Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CESD_9 I thought my life had been a failure Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS —
CONFLICT_1 Have you had a conflict with your partner since the last beep? Yes ESM EVENT NEGATIVE_EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
CONFLICT_2 Have you had a conflict with your partner since the last beep? No ESM EVENT NEGATIVE_EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
CONTACT_1 Have you been in contact with your partner since the last beep? No ESM RELATIONSHIP SOCIAL —
CONTACT_2 Have you been in contact with your partner since the last beep? Yes, we texted/chatted ESM —
CONTACT_3 Have you been in contact with your partner since the last beep? Yes, we spoke on the phone ESM RELATIONSHIP SOCIAL —
CONTACT_4 Have you been in contact with your partner since the last beep? Yes, we saw each other ESM RELATIONSHIP SOCIAL —
CONTACT_NOW_N Are you currently with your partner? No ESM RELATIONSHIP SOCIAL —
CONTACT_NOW_Y Are you currently with your partner? Yes ESM RELATIONSHIP SOCIAL —
DCI_10 My partner does not take my stress seriously. Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
DCI_11 My partner supports me, but does so unwillingly and without much enthusiasm Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
DCI_15 When I am stressed, my partner tends to withdraw. Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
DCI_22 I blame my partner for not coping well enough with stress. Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
DCI_25 I do not take my partner’s stress seriously. Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
DCI_26 When my partner is stressed I tend to withdraw. Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
DCI_27 I provide support, but do so unwillingly and without enthusiasm because I think he / she should cope with his / her problems on his / her own Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
DCI_7 My partner blames me for not coping well enough with stress. Baseline COPING RELATIONSHIP STRESS —
ECR_SF_1 It helps to turn to my romantic partner in times of need. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_1 It helps to turn to my romantic partner in times of need. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_10 I get frustrated if my romantic partner is not available when I need them. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_10 I get frustrated if my romantic partner is not available when I need them. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_11 I am nervous when my partner gets too close to me. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_11 I am nervous when my partner gets too close to me. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_12 I worry that a romantic partner won't care about me as much as I care about them. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_12 I worry that a romantic partner won't care about me as much as I care about them. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_2 I need a lot of reassurance that I am loved by my partner. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_2 I need a lot of reassurance that I am loved by my partner. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_3 I want to get close to my partner, but I keep pulling back. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_3 I want to get close to my partner, but I keep pulling back. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_4 I find that my partner doesn't want to get as close as I would like. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_4 I find that my partner doesn't want to get as close as I would like. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_5 I turn to my partner for many things, including comfort and reassurance Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_5 I turn to my partner for many things, including comfort and reassurance Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_6 My desire to be very close sometimes scares people away. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_6 My desire to be very close sometimes scares people away. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_7 I try to avoid getting too close to my partner. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_7 I try to avoid getting too close to my partner. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_8 I don't worry about being abandoned. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_8 I don't worry about being abandoned. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_9 I usually discuss my problems and concerns with my partner. Follow_up ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
ECR_SF_9 I usually discuss my problems and concerns with my partner. Baseline ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP —
EDU Highest education level Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS EDUCATION —
EES_15 I think of myself as emotionally expressive Baseline AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EES_5 I keep my feelings to myself Baseline AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EES_7 I display my emotions to other people Baseline AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EPR To what extent did you try to understand your partner and make them feel appreciated? ESM RELATIONSHIP SOCIAL —
EXP_1 Have you expressed your emotions to your partner since the last beep? Yes ESM AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EXP_2 Have you expressed your emotions to your partner since the last beep? No ESM AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EXP_3 Have you expressed your emotions to your partner since the last beep? I supressed them ESM AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EXP_PARTNER_1 Has your partner expressed his/her emotions to you since the last beep? Yes ESM AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EXP_PARTNER_2 Has your partner expressed his/her emotions to you since the last beep? No ESM AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EXP_PARTNER_3 Has your partner expressed his/her emotions to you since the last beep? I do not know ESM AFFECT EXPRESSION —
EXP_PARTNER_4 Has your partner expressed his/her emotions to you since the last beep? He/she suppressed them ESM AFFECT EXPRESSION —
GENDER Gender Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS GENDER —
GRID_AROUSAL Arousal: computed from the affect grid ESM AFFECT AROUSAL —
GRID_AROUSAL_PARTNER Partner's arousal: computed from the affect grid ESM AFFECT AROUSAL —
GRID_VALENCE Valence: computed from the affect grid ESM AFFECT VALENCE —
GRID_VALENCE_PARTNER Partner's valence: computed from the affect grid ESM AFFECT VALENCE —
HAP How happy do you feel at the moment? ESM AFFECT HAPPINESS POSITIVE_AFFECT —
ICF_SF_NA_2 Telling your partner that he/she has done something to hurt your feelings Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_CM_1 Being able to admit that you might be wrong when a disagreement with your partner begins to build into a serious fight Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_CM_2 Being able to take your partner's perspective in a fight and really understand his or her point of view Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_CM_3 Not exploding at your partner (even when it's justified) in order to avoid a damaging conflict Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_D_1 Confiding in your partner and letting him/her see your softer, more sensitive side Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_D_2 Letting a new companion get ot know the "real" you Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_D_3 Letting down your protective "outer shell" and trusting a close companion Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_ES_1 Helping your partner get to the heart fo the problem he/she is experiencing Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_ES_2 Being able to say and do things to support your partner when he/she is feeling down Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_ES_3 When your partner needs help and support, being able to give advice in ways that are well received Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_NA_1 Confronting your partner when he/she has broken a promise Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
ICQ_SF_NA_3 Telling your partner that he/she has done something that made you angry Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_1 I want our relationship to last for a very long time Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_1 I want our relationship to last for a very long time Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_2 I am committed to maintaining my relationship with my partner Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_2 I am committed to maintaining my relationship with my partner Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_3 I would not feel very upset if our relationship were to end in the near future Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_3 I would not feel very upset if our relationship were to end in the near future Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_4 It is likely that I will date someone other than my partner within the next year Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_4 It is likely that I will date someone other than my partner within the next year Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_5 I feel very attached to our relationship - very strongly linked to my partner Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_5 I feel very attached to our relationship - very strongly linked to my partner Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_6 I want our relationship to last forever Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_6 I want our relationship to last forever Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_7 I am oriented toward the long-term future of my relationship (of example, I imagine being with my partner several years from now) Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
IMS_COMM_7 I am oriented toward the long-term future of my relationship (of example, I imagine being with my partner several years from now) Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
IRI_EC_1 I often have tender, concerned feelings for my partner when he/she is less fortunate than me Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_EC_2 Sometimes I don't feel very sorry for my partner when he/she has problems Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_EC_3 When I see my partner being taken advantage of, I feel protective towards him/her Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_EC_4 My partner's misfortunes don't usually disturb me a great deal Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_EC_5 When I see my partner being treated unfairly, I sometimes don't feel very much pity for him/her Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_EC_6 I am often quite touched by things that I see happening in my relationship Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_EC_7 In my relationship with my partner, I would describe myself as a pretty soft-hearted person. Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_PT_2 If I have a disagreement with my partner, I try to look at their perspective before making a decision Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_PT_3 I sometimes try to understand my partner better by imagining how things look from his / her perspective Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_PT_4 If I'm sure I'm right about something, I don't waste much time listening to my partner's arguments Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_PT_5 In my relationship, I believe there are two sides to every story, and I try to look at both Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_PT_6 When I'm upset by my partner, I usually try to "put myself in their shoes" for a while Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
IRI_PT_7 Before criticizing my partner, I try to imagine how I would feel if I were in his/her place. Baseline EMPATHY SOCIAL —
KIDS do they have children Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS FAMILY —
KIDS_NUM if children, how many Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS FAMILY —
KMS_1 How satisfied are you with your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
KMS_1 How satisfied are you with your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
KMS_2 How satisfied are you with your partner as a life companion? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
KMS_2 How satisfied are you with your partner as a life companion? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
KMS_3 How satisfied are you with your relationship with your partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
KMS_3 How satisfied are you with your relationship with your partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
LONE How lonely do you feel at the moment? ESM AFFECT LONELINESS NEGATIVE_AFFECT —
MMQ_SS_1 How often have you had sexual intercourse in the last month? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
MMQ_SS_1 How often have you had sexual intercourse in the last month? Baseline RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL —
MMQ_SS_2 Are you satisfied with the present frequency of sexual intercourse? Baseline RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL —
MMQ_SS_2 Are you satisfied with the present frequency of sexual intercourse? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
MMQ_SS_3 Do you find sex with your partner enjoyable? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
MMQ_SS_3 Do you find sex with your partner enjoyable? Baseline RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL —
MMQ_SS_4 How often do you reach a climax/orgasm during sex with your partner? (if you never have sexual intercourse, mark 8) Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
MMQ_SS_4 How often do you reach a climax/orgasm during sex with your partner? (if you never have sexual intercourse, mark 8) Baseline RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL —
MMQ_SS_5 How satisfied are you with how often the two of you hug, kiss, and touch each other? Baseline RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL —
MMQ_SS_5 How satisfied are you with how often the two of you hug, kiss, and touch each other? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
NATION Nationality Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS NATIONALITY —
PARTNER_DESIRE To what extent do you currently feel like having sex with your partner? ESM RELATIONSHIP SEXUAL —
PARTNER_EXPECT Do you feel like your partner shouldn't make you feel sad or anxious? ESM RELATIONSHIP —
PARTNER_NEGLECT Do you feel indifferent or uninterested in your partner? ESM RELATIONSHIP —
PARTNER_THREAT Do you feel annoyed by your partner? ESM RELATIONSHIP —
PERC_NEGLECT My partner seems indifferent to me ESM RELATIONSHIP —
PERC_THREAT My partners seems annoyed at me ESM RELATIONSHIP —
POSEV_PARTNER_1 Have you had a positive event since with your partner since the last beep? Yes ESM EVENT POSITIVE_EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
POSEV_PARTNER_2 Have you had a positive event since with your partner since the last beep? No ESM EVENT POSITIVE_EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
POS_REL Have you had positive thoughts about your relationship since the beep? ESM AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT RELATIONSHIP —
PPR To what extent do you feel understood and appreciated by your partner? ESM RELATIONSHIP SOCIAL —
PRQCI_1 How satisfied are you with your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_1 How satisfied are you with your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_10 How much do you trust your partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_10 How much do you trust your partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_11 How much can you count on yoru partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_11 How much can you count on yoru partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_12 How dependendable is your partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_12 How dependendable is your partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_13 How passionate is your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_13 How passionate is your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_14 How lustful is your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_14 How lustful is your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_15 How sexually intense is your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_15 How sexually intense is your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_16 How much do you love your partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_16 How much do you love your partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_17 How much do you adore your partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_17 How much do you adore your partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_18 How much do you cherish your partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_18 How much do you cherish your partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_2 How content are you with your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_2 How content are you with your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_3 How happy are you with your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_3 How happy are you with your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_4 How committed are you to your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_4 How committed are you to your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_5 How dedicated are you to your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_5 How dedicated are you to your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_6 How devoted are you to your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_6 How devoted are you to your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_7 How intimate is your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_7 How intimate is your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_8 How close is your relationship? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_8 How close is your relationship? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_9 How connected are you to your partner? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
PRQCI_9 How connected are you to your partner? Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
REL What is your marital status? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS RELATIONSHIP —
RELAT_BREAKUP_REGRET If not still with your partner: Do you regret the breakup? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
RELAT_BREAKUP_SUFFER If not still with your partner: How badly are you suffering from the breakup? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
RELAT_BREAKUP_TOGETHER If not still with your partner: To what extent do you hope that you and your partner will get back together in the future? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
RELAT_EVENT Have there been any significant positive or negative events or changes in your relationship in the past year? Follow_up EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
RELAT_EVENT_EFFECT If there were significant events in your relationship in the last year: To what extent do you think these events have affected your relationship? Follow_up EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
RELAT_NEW If not still with your partner: Have you had a new relationship partner in the meantime? Follow_up RELATIONSHIP —
RELAT_STILL Are you still with your partner? Follow_up DEMOGRAPHICS RELATIONSHIP —
REL_BREAK Were there breaks in your relationship? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS RELATIONSHIP —
REL_DURAT How long have you been with your partner? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS RELATIONSHIP —
REL_EVENTS Do you feel that recent positive or negative events are currently playing a role in your relationship? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
REL_EVENTS_IMPACT To what extent do you think these events still affect your relationship? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
REL_EVENTS_LIST Please indicate what these recent positive or negative events that have impacted your relationship are Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS EVENT RELATIONSHIP —
REL_HOURS How many hours do you see your partner on average per day? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS RELATIONSHIP —
REL_INTER Indicate which image best describes your current relationship with your romantic partner Baseline RELATIONSHIP —
RLX How relaxed do you feel at the moment? ESM AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT RELAXATION —
RS_1_A You ask your parents or another family member for a loan to help you through a difficult financial time: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not your family would want to help you? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_1_B You ask your parents or another family member for a loan to help you through a difficult financial time: I would expect that they would agree to help as much as they can. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_2_A You approach a close friend to talk after doing or saying something that seriously upset him/her: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not your friend would want to talk with you? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_2_B You approach a close friend to talk after doing or saying something that seriously upset him/her: I would expect that he/she would want to talk with me to try to work things out. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_3_A You bring up the issue of sexual protection with your significant other and tell him/her how important you think it is: How concerned or anxious would you be over his/her reaction? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_3_B You bring up the issue of sexual protection with your significant other and tell him/her how important you think it is: I would expect that he/she would be willing to discuss our possible options without getting defensive. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_4_A You ask your supervisor for help with a problem you have been having at work: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not the person would want to help you? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_4_B You ask your supervisor for help with a problem you have been having at work: I would expect that he/she would want to try to help me out. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_5_A After a bitter argument, you call or approach your significant other because you want to make up: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not your significant other would want to make up with you? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_5_B After a bitter argument, you call or approach your significant other because you want to make up: I would expect that he/she would be at least as eager to make up as I would be. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_6_A You ask your parents or other family members to come to an occasion important to you: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not they would want to come? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_6_B You ask your parents or other family members to come to an occasion important to you: I would expect that they would want to come. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_7_A At a party, you notice someone on the other side of the room that you'd like to get to know, and you approach him or her to try to start a conversation: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not the person would want to talk with you? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_7_B At a party, you notice someone on the other side of the room that you'd like to get to know, and you approach him or her to try to start a conversation: I would expect that he/she would want to talk with me. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_8_A Lately you've been noticing some distance between yourself and your significant other, and you ask him/her if there is something wrong: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not he/she still loves you and wants to be with you? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_8_B Lately you've been noticing some distance between yourself and your significant other, and you ask him/her if there is something wrong: I would expect that he/she will show sincere love and commitment to our relationship no matter what else may be going on. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_9_A You call a friend when there is something on your mind that you feel you really need to talk about: How concerned or anxious would you be over whether or not your friend would want to listen? Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RS_9_B You call a friend when there is something on your mind that you feel you really need to talk about: I would expect that he/she would listen and support me. Baseline REJECTION SOCIAL —
RUM_REL Have you been worrying about your relationship since the last beep? ESM EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY —
SAD How sad do you feel at the moment? ESM AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT SADNESS —
SWL_1 In most ways my life is close to ideal Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWL_2 The conditions of my life are excellent Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWL_3 I am satisfied with my life Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWL_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWL_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_1 In most ways my life is close to ideal Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_2 The conditions of my life are excellent Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_3 I am satisfied with my life Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
SWLS_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING —
TMMS_11 I can never tell how I feel Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_13 My beliefs and opnions always seem to change depending on how I feel Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_14 I am often aware of my feelings on a matter Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_15 I am usually confused about how I feel Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_19 I feel at ease about my emotions Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_21 I can't make sense out of my feelings Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_25 I am usually very clear about my feelings Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_28 I usually know my feelings about a matter Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_30 I almost always know exactly how I am feeling Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_5 Sometimes I can't tell what my feelings are Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —
TMMS_6 I am rarely confused about how I feel Baseline AFFECT EMOTION_INTELLIGENCE —

Publications

Main Publication

The occurence and correlates of emotional interdependence in romantic relationships

Title:
The occurence and correlates of emotional interdependence in romantic relationships
Authors:
Sels, L., Cabrieto, J., Butler, E., Reis, H., Ceulemans, E., Kuppens, P.
Year of publication:
2020
Publication name:
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Volume number:
119
Issue number:
1
Page numbers:
136-158
DOI or URL:
https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000212

Additional publications

  • Dejonckheere, E., Mestdagh, M., Houben, M., Rutten, I., Sels, L., Kuppens, P., & Tuerlinckx, F. (2019). Complex affect dynamics add limited information to the prediction of psychological well-being. Nature Human Behaviour, 3(5), 478–491. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-019-0555-1
  • Haqiqatkhah, M. M., Tuerlinckx, F. (2019). Are we on the same page? Latent variable modeling suggests different nomothetic and idiographic factor structures for momentary affect. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/6wsgd
  • Erbas, Y., Ceulemans ,Eva, Blanke ,Elisabeth S., Sels ,Laura, Fischer ,Agneta, & and Kuppens, P. (2019). Emotion differentiation dissected: Between-category, within-category, and integral emotion differentiation, and their relation to well-being. Cognition and Emotion, 33(2), 258–271. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2018.1465894
  • Carlier, C., Henninger, M., Verhees, M., Sels, L., Kuppens, P., Cuelemans, E. (2025) Are romantic partners more emotionally similar in the moment than two strangers: context versus couple effects. PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/nj5x4_v1