Canterbury Couples Observation Study, 2004 (REACH 01)

62 romantic couples (N = 124) from Christchurch, New Zealand participated in a behavioral observation study examining (1) conflict and problem resolution, and (2) support and relationship wellbeing. Initial lab-based session involved baseline questionnaires and then 4 observed couples discussion on areas of conflict (2 discussions) and personal goals (2 discussions). Telephone interviews assessed problem resolution, goal achievement, and relationship quality every 3-months for the following year (longitudinal data for at least one time point, N = 55 couples). To be eligible, couples must have been involved in a heterosexual romantic relationships for a minimum of 1 year. Females ranged from 18 to 43 years of age (M = 23.05, SD = 4.99), and males ranged from 18 to 49 years of age (M = 23.90, SD = 5.89). Of the sample, 61% were living together or married, and the mean length of relationships was 33.67 months (SD = 33.89 months). This study was approved by the University of Canterbury human ethics committee.

来自新西兰克赖斯特彻奇的62对浪漫伴侣（N=124）参与了一项行为观察研究（behavioral observation study），该研究旨在考察（1）冲突与问题解决，以及（2）支持与关系幸福感。初始实验室环节包括基线问卷（baseline questionnaires），随后是4次观察到的伴侣讨论，涉及冲突领域（2次讨论）和个人目标（2次讨论）。在接下来的一年中，每3个月进行一次电话访谈，评估问题解决、目标达成和关系质量（至少一个时间点的纵向数据（longitudinal data），N=55对伴侣）。纳入标准为：伴侣需处于异性恋浪漫关系中至少1年。女性年龄在18至43岁之间（均值=23.05，标准差=4.99），男性年龄在18至49岁之间（均值=23.90，标准差=5.89）。样本中61%的伴侣同居或已婚，关系平均持续时间为33.67个月（标准差=33.89个月）。本研究已获得坎特伯雷大学人类伦理委员会批准。