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  • Sociology
  • Health Behavior

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic confined couples, increasing reliance on partners for support.
  • Social distancing limited external support networks, intensifying the focus on intra-couple dynamics.
  • Understanding relationship support-seeking during this period is crucial for relationship science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how romantic partners sought support from each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To explore the influence of attachment styles and pandemic-related worry on support-seeking behaviors.
  • To identify distinct patterns and themes in relationship support-seeking under pandemic conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A sequential mixed-methods design was employed, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches.
  • Qualitative phase: Semi-structured interviews (n=48) explored themes like direct/indirect support-seeking, independence, and gender dynamics.
  • Quantitative phase: A survey (n=588) assessed COVID-19 worry, attachment anxiety/avoidance, and support-seeking frequency.

Main Results:

  • Qualitative findings revealed diverse support-seeking strategies and influencing factors, including attachment.
  • Quantitative analysis linked higher COVID-19 worry, attachment anxiety, and lower avoidance to increased support-seeking.
  • A notable interaction showed high attachment avoidance was associated with more support-seeking when COVID-19 worry was high.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted how individuals seek support within romantic relationships.
  • Attachment styles and heightened worry are key predictors of relationship support-seeking behaviors during crises.
  • Findings offer unique insights into relationship resilience and adaptation during unprecedented global events.