Integrating family systems, symbolic interactionism, and Sternberg’s (1986) triangle theory of love, this study dyadically analyzed the relationship between feelings of love toward the partner on the person’s own and partner’s sexual satisfaction. Daily data from 89 mixed-sex distinguishable dyads were collected over 30 continuous days. APIM results suggested a statistically significant positive relationship between experiencing love for the partner on a person’s own as well as their partner’s sexual satisfaction. There were no statistically significant differences between men and women on the magnitude of the effects. Results of the study are informative for researchers, counselors, educators, therapists, and other practitioners.
Reference: Mark, K. P., Okhotnikov, I. A., & Wood, N. D. (2006, November).
Dyadic Analyses of Couples' Daily Reports of Love and Sexual Satisfaction. A poster presented at the conference of National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
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