Effects of Social Control on Eating and Relational Behaviors in Romantic Relationships.

Chloe O HuelsnitzAlexander J RothmanJeffry A Simpson

Published in: Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (2022)

Romantic partners' perceived use of autonomy-supportive-but not autonomy-limiting-social control has benefits for individuals' health behaviors without incurring notable costs to their romantic relationship.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
physical activity
public health
depressive symptoms
weight loss
social support
hiv testing
risk assessment
men who have sex with men
hiv infected