My research focuses on social cognition within the context of close relationships; in particular, I am interested in how individuals balance concerns about the self with concerns about the relationship.
I investigate whether individuals use self-protective versus relationship-maintenance coping strategies in their relationships. My research examines person-level moderators (such as self-esteem, age) as well as situation-level moderators (such as context) in relationship processes.
Examining these processes can lead to a better understanding of how individuals maintain satisfying romantic relationships.