What does participation entail?
This is A multi-phase study of relationships over time
Pre-screening (15 minutes):
(Pre-screening phase is not compensated)
review the eligibility criteria below
discuss the study with your romantic partner!
one partner completes the online eligibility survey below
eligible couples will meet with a research assistant over Zoom (on camera) to get started
both participants must show photo ID (e.g., driver’s license of passport) to verify eligibility
Wave I:
both romantic partners individually complete an online survey about themselves and their relationship
Wave II:
both partners individually complete brief weekly online surveys about their relationship for up to 6 months
option to continue an additional 12 weeks
Wave III:
(Many participants will not enter this phase)
if a breakup occurs during the study, both members of the former couple complete a survey about the breakup experience and then complete brief online surveys for 28 days