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Diabetes support from romantic partners during early emerging adulthood
Robert G Kent de Grey1, Cynthia A Berg2, MaryJane S Campbell2
1Department of Psychology, Consortium for Families & Health Research, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Rob.Kent@psych.utah.edu.
Journal of Behavioral Medicine
|January 23, 2022
Summary
Partner support for type 1 diabetes benefits young adults
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Psychology
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes management requires significant self-care and can be influenced by social support.
- Young adults with type 1 diabetes navigate romantic relationships alongside their health management.
- Understanding the role of relationship type (casual vs. committed) in support effectiveness is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how support from partners in casual versus committed relationships impacts type 1 diabetes management.
- To examine the relationship between partner support, affect, and blood glucose levels in young adults.
- To identify potential tradeoffs associated with partner support in different relationship contexts.
Main Methods:
- 101 young adults with type 1 diabetes completed surveys and 14-day daily diaries.
- Measures included perceived partner support, self-care behaviors, daily affect, and blood glucose levels.
- Statistical analyses compared support and outcomes across casual and committed relationship types.
Main Results:
- Partners in committed relationships were perceived as more helpful than those in casual relationships.
- Increased helpful partner support correlated with improved affect (higher positive, lower negative).
- However, individuals in casual relationships experienced more negative affect and higher blood glucose the following day when receiving support.
Conclusions:
- While partner support offers immediate emotional benefits for type 1 diabetes management, casual relationships may incur subsequent physiological costs.
- Relationship commitment level significantly moderates the overall impact of partner support on well-being and health indicators.
- Future interventions should consider relationship dynamics when designing support strategies for young adults with type 1 diabetes.
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