The Relationships and Brain Sciences Research Laboratory at Saint Louis University examines how couple and family relationships affect our health and emotions.
Principal Investigator: Dixie Meyer
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02/18/2021
Our Research is featured in this article discussing quarantining with your partner.
Relationship stress isn't just about feelings — it messes with your body, too In the wake of COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home orders, young couples may find themselves spending more time with each other than ever before. As a developmental psychologist who conducts research on adolescent and young adult…
02/09/2021
Check out our interview on the St. Louis NPR affliate.
Growing loneliness epidemic speaks to ‘the difference between connecting and belonging’ A recent survey of more than 20,000 U.S. adults suggests that most Americans struggle with an emotional state of loneliness, and it’s an issue that has…
02/04/2021
We Made the News!
A conversation including some of the research coming out of the Relationships and Brain Sciences Research Lab.
How to get mental health help during the pandemic SLUCare mental health professionals are working to meet an increased need for help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/07/2021
We are recruiting for an online study for parents. Parents and their romantic partner complete 4 brief surveys on days convenient for them for an amazon gift card. Parents also have the option for to receive a higher amazon gift card for sharing a conversation about their experiences since covid began. Message us for more information.
Recruiting Parents for Online Research Study.
We are currently recruiting couples and families to participate in a research study examining how couples and families are navigating the stress associated with covid.
Couples will be asked to complete 4 brief surveys at bedtime over the course of 2 weeks and share an OPTIONAL audio recording of a conversation between romantic partners about your experiences since covid began.
To participate:
1. Both romantic partners need to agree to participate
2. You must be over 21 years old
3. You must live with your romantic partner
4. You must have a living child (OPTIONAL)
We are thanking couples with either
1. A $10 amazon e-giftcard for completing the surveys
2. A $20 amazon e-giftcard for completing the surveys and audio conversation.
If interested in participating email: [email protected]