Welcome to
The Relationships & Health Lab
at Purdue University
Our research examines why some couples grow stronger and healthier through hardship, while others experience relationship conflict and health problems.
Our current studies address:
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How stress affects the immune and cardiovascular systems in breast cancer survivors and their partners
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How breast cancer survivors and their partners cope with fears of cancer recurrence and stress in daily life
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Aging couples' emotional and physiological responses to conflict
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How individuals with concealable chronic illness talk about their illness at work and home
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The relationship, health, and academic outcomes of students with concealable chronic illness amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Lab News & Events
Conference Presentation
Rosie presented her work at the International Association for Relationship Research Main Conference!
As part of the Early Years of Marriage Symposium, Rosie discussed how stronger marital, family, and friend relationships strengthen happiness in couples over 16 years.
Poster Presentation
MiKaila presented a poster at the International Association for Relationship Research Main Convention.
MiKaila's work showed spouses with a history of childhood maltreatment felt less understood and supported by their partners during marital conflict.
HHS Research Day
The Relationships and Health Lab was well-represented at Purdue’s HHS Research Event!
Ella, MiKaila, Megan, Lily, Allison, Claire, and Anna all presented. They all did a brilliant job!
Paper Award
Rosie received the Outstanding Student/New Professional Paper award From NCFR!
This award is from the Families & Health section for her paper on how stress affects couples' relationships and health.