Perceived Partner Responsiveness as an Organizing Construct in the Study of Intimacy and Closeness

By H. T. Reis, M. Clark, J. G. Holmes. 2004

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Steps toward the ripening of relationship science. (2007, methodology): “Similarly , the failure to provide a comforting shoulder might be perceived as unresponsive in a spouse but unremarkable in a neighbor ( Reis et al .”
Can you connect with me now? How the presence of mobile communication technology influences face-to-face conversation quality (2013, background): “In addition, this second experiment explored two new relational outcomes that have been shown as important indicators for building intimate relationships: interpersonal trust (Campbell, Simpson, Boldry, & Rubin, 2010) and perceived partner empathy (Reis, Clark, & Holmes, 2004).”
Good News! Capitalizing on Positive Events in an Interpersonal Context (2010, methodology): “People choose what to reveal to whom, and these choices reflect multiple factors, including situationally based goals (Fitzsimons & Bargh, 2003; Miller & Read, 1987), generalized expectations about others’ responsiveness (Reis et al., 2004), and relationship-specific expectancies about a particular ”
Prediction-error in the context of real social relationships modulates reward system activity (2012, background): “…and Mikulincer, 2006) and trust (Rempel et al., 1985) hinge on the predictability— moreso than positivity or negativity—with which specific romantic partners are responsive to self-related needs for esteem, validation, and care (Rempel et al., 1985; Reis et al., 2004; Eastwick and Finkel, 2008).”
Find, Remind, and Bind: The Functions of Gratitude in Everyday Relationships (2012, background): “…central construct underlying relational intimacy and is predominantly apparent in close relationships, especially those that are communal in nature (Reis et al., 2004). ª 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd Social and Personality Psychology Compass 6/6 (2012): 455–469,…”
New Look at Social Support: A Theoretical Perspective on Thriving through Relationships (2014, background): “Support behavior will be most effective when the recipient perceives that the provider both attended to and reacted supportively to core defining features of the self (Reis et al., 2004), and that one has been understood, validated, and cared for (Maisel & Gable, 2009; Reis & Patrick, 1996; Reis & S”
Toward a Better Understanding of the Relationship Between Friendship and Happiness: Perceived Responses to Capitalization Attempts, Feelings of Mattering, and Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs in Same-Sex Best Friendships as Predictors of Happiness (2012, background): “This is because, according to the theory and research, individuals experience better psychosocial outcomes when the responses of their friends make them feel understood, validated and cared for (Laurenceau et al. 1998; Maisel et al. 2008; Reis et al. 2004; Reis and Shaver 1988).”
Feeling supported and feeling satisfied: How one partner's attachment style predicts the other partner's relationship experiences (2007, background): “, Feeney, 1996; Feeney & Collins, 2001; Pasch & Bradbury, 1998) and with theoretical models that identify interpersonal responsiveness as a key factor in the development of trusting and secure relationships in adulthood (e.g., Collins, Guichard, et al., 2006; Murray et al., 2006; Reis et al., 2004).”