Perceived partner responsiveness as an organizing theme for the study of relationships and well-being.

By H. T. Reis. 2012

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Love in the Time of COVID: Perceived Partner Responsiveness Buffers People From Lower Relationship Quality Associated With COVID-Related Stressors (2020, background): “One factor that might be particularly important to people’s abilities to maintain relationship quality and minimize relationship discord in the face of stress is perceived partner responsiveness—the extent to which individuals believe that their romantic partners care about, understand, and validate”
New Look at Social Support: A Theoretical Perspective on Thriving through Relationships (2014, background): “Any behaviors in the service of providing SOS and RC support must be enacted both responsively and sensitively to promote thriving (see Reis, 2012; Reis, Clark, & Holmes, 2004, for theorizing on responsiveness).”
An upward spiral: Bidirectional associations between positive affect and positive aspects of close relationships across the life span (2015, background): “…still occur at low levels even in the happiest relationships; e.g., Gottman, Coan, Carrere, & Swanson, 1998), but by their high level of flourishing properties such as experiences of intimacy, affection, shared fun, and perceived partner responsiveness (e.g., Reis, 2012; Reis & Gable, 2003).”
Social Network Sites and Well-Being: The Role of Social Connection (2018, background): “This is likely due to the cumulative benefits of everyday interactions that allow relational partners to demonstrate responsiveness, or acceptance and care for each other’s needs (Reis, 2012).”