A Relational Turbulence Model Perspective on Communication in Intimate Relationships Post-HPV Testing.
The Relational Turbulence Model (RTM) is a theoretical tool designed to understand how romantic partners navigate tumultuous events. In this article, we explore two RTM constructs, relational uncertainty and partner interference, in the context of romantic partners' human papillomavirus (HPV) diagnosis outcomes. We examine whether self-reported relational uncertainty and partner interference were differentially associated with a negative self-HPV diagnosis, a positive self-diagnosis, or a partner's positive diagnosis. Findings suggest that diagnosis type predicts relational uncertainty and partner interference in different ways. We also argue that partners' reported expression of affect after experiencing a relationally-relevant transition may manifest in both positive and negative ways. Our results support the contention that partners may express both positive and negative affect toward one another, particularly based on the type of HPV diagnosis outcome they receive.
a Department of Communication , University of Washington.
Jacquelyn
J
Harvey-Knowles
b Department of Communication , Rutgers University.
Meara H
MH
Faw
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D052685:Alphapapillomavirus; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D018454:Spouses; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D035501:Uncertainty; D055815:Young Adult