Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Relationship Growth

Relationship Growth

Interpersonal relationships progress through stages, beginning with awareness and moving toward mutuality, where emotional connections deepen. While many relationships remain at moderate levels of mutuality, deeper connections form through self-disclosure, trust, and interdependence.Self-DisclosureSelf-disclosure involves revealing personal information, starting with surface-level details and gradually progressing to more intimate content. As trust grows, individuals feel more comfortable...

Social Exchange Theory

Social Exchange Theory

We have discussed why we form relationships, what attracts us to others, and different types of love. But what determines whether we are satisfied with and stay in a relationship? One theory that provides an explanation is social exchange theory. According to social exchange theory, we act as naïve economists in keeping a tally of the ratio of costs and benefits of forming and maintaining a relationship with others (Rusbult & Van Lange, 2003).

Social Exchange Theory

Social Exchange Theory

As formulated by John Thibaut and Harold Kelley, Social Exchange Theory explains human relationships as economic-like exchanges that maximize rewards and minimize costs. This theory suggests that individuals engage in relationships to gain benefits and reduce burdens, similar to economic transactions. It has been widely applied to various types of relationships, including romantic, professional, and social interactions.Rewards and Costs in RelationshipsRelationship rewards include emotional...

Ending Relationships

Ending Relationships

The dissolution of intimate relationships presents complex emotional and psychological challenges, particularly when emotional bonds are strong, the relationship is long-standing, and perceived alternatives are limited. This distress often intensifies in romantic breakups, where the initiator may experience greater turmoil than the rejected partner. Contributing factors include residual attachment, guilt over causing pain, and uncertainty about how to manage the situation. The stress is further...

Relationship Formation

Relationship Formation

What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...

Close Relationships and Culture

Close Relationships and Culture

Culture shapes how people approach attraction, choose partners, and build long-term relationships. While some preferences in mate selection appear consistent across cultures, such as men valuing physical attractiveness and women emphasizing financial resources, cultural contexts influence how these preferences are expressed and prioritized. Marriage extends beyond romantic ideals in many societies and is deeply embedded in social, economic, and religious frameworks.The Role of Culture in Mate...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Deprivation scores and NHS practice payment trends in England 2018-2019 to 2023-2024:a multivariable analysis.

The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2026

Same author

Building capacity in the academic general practice research workforce.

The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2025

Same author

Factors influencing confidence and trust in health professionals: a cross-sectional study of English general practices.

The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2025

Same author

Strengthening general practice will help improve longevity and could reduce health inequalities.

The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2025

Same author

Association of University Teachers of General Practice to the Society of Academic Primary Care.

The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2024

Same author

Ongoing Decline in Continuity With GPs in English General Practices: A Longitudinal Study Across the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Annals of family medicine·2024

Same journal

Balancing Dependence in Everyday Life- a Qualitative Study of Older Adults and Relatives' Experiences of the Post-Discharge Home-Based Follow-Up Visit.

International journal of integrated care·2026

Same journal

Building Care in the Heart of the Moment - Exploring the Process of Collaboration for the Making of Flexible Assertive Community Treatment.

International journal of integrated care·2026

Same journal

Implementation Determinants of Integrated Tuberculosis and Diabetes Care in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries: A Systematic Review.

International journal of integrated care·2026

Same journal

An Integrated Work-Oriented Care Model Using Key Elements of the International Classification of Functioning and the Capability Approach.

International journal of integrated care·2026

Same journal

Lessons Learned from Providing Integrated Care Within an Interprofessional Learning and Innovation Network in the Community.

International journal of integrated care·2026

Same journal

Acute Practitioners' Experiences of Implementing Frailty Same Day Emergency Care: A Researcher-in-Residence Study.

International journal of integrated care·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 18, 2026

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

Published on: July 17, 2021

Progress with relationship continuity 2012, a British perspective.

George K Freeman¹

¹Emeritus Professor of General Practice, Imperial College London.

International Journal of Integrated Care

|September 15, 2012

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Relationship continuity in healthcare, though controversial, is desired by patients and linked to better satisfaction. Further research is needed to establish causal links and improve patient care through enhanced continuity.

Keywords:

continuity patient experience primary care relationship continuity

More Related Videos

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Published on: June 6, 2020

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

Published on: July 17, 2021

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Published on: June 6, 2020

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Patient-Provider Relationships
Health Services Research

Background:

Continuity of care is a multifaceted concept in healthcare.
Relationship continuity, specifically, is often debated but recognized for its potential impact.
Existing evidence suggests a positive association between relationship continuity and patient/staff satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To conceptually review continuity in healthcare.
To highlight relationship continuity as a particularly controversial aspect.
To outline the scope for future studies investigating the causal links of relationship continuity.

Main Methods:

This paper presents a conceptual review.
It synthesizes existing evidence on relationship continuity.
It proposes directions for future causal research.

Main Results:

Relationship continuity is identified as the most controversial type of continuity.
Patients generally desire more relationship continuity than currently provided.
Relationship continuity is associated with improved patient and staff satisfaction.

Conclusions:

Despite controversy, the association with better satisfaction warrants efforts to improve relationship continuity.
Further research is crucial to understand and confirm the causal mechanisms.
Enhancing relationship continuity is a justifiable goal for improving healthcare experiences.