Daily stress-influence dynamics predict relationship satisfaction in post-stroke couples.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Significant health events, such as a stroke, not only impact the individual themselves but also significant others, such as partners. This study examines the daily life associations between stress and relationship satisfaction in couples post-stroke, and the potential buffering effect of perceived equal relationship influence.

Methods

We analyzed data from 85 Canadian couples in whom at least 1 partner experienced a stroke. Both members of the dyads provide simultaneous stress and relationship satisfaction ratings for up to 14 consecutive days. Relationship influence was measured once. We fit three nested two-level actor-partner interdependence models.

Results

Elevated stress was associated with lower same-day relationship satisfaction at both within- and

SUBMITTER: Birthelmer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12713534 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature