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Positive relationship processes : interpersonal emotion regulation and well-being in the daily life of romantic couples

Debrot, Anik ; Perrez, Meinrad (Dir.) ; Reicherts, Michael (Codir.)

Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2012.

The present doctoral thesis investigates interpersonal emotion regulation processes in the everyday life of romantic couples in four studies. It addresses the general question of what are the intra- and interpersonal consequences of trying to deal in a benevolent manner with the romantic partner’s mood. The sample was composed of 102 heterosexual couples. Participants were aged between 18 and...

Friend or foe? : value preferences and the association between intergroup relations and out-group attitudes and perceptions

Eicher, Véronique ; Perrez, Meinrad (Dir.)

Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2010.

The aim of this dissertation thesis was to analyze the values, out-group attitudes and perceptions of Israeli, Palestinian, American and Swiss students. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been going on for several decades and it is therefore important to understand the values and mutual perceptions of the groups in conflict, as well as of third parties and bystanders. The first major focus of...

Cultural similarities and differences in couples' adjustment to competing family and work demands

Wang, Zhiyun ; Perrez, Meinrad (Dir.)

Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2010.

Conflicting work and family demands can lead to individual and interpersonal stress in close relationships. The literature suggests that individuals from various cultural contexts differ in how they organize domestic work in the family and in the support they receive from other persons. At the same time, past findings suggest effects of culture on individuals’ emotional behaviors and...

Traditional ways of coping with consequences of traumatic stress in Acholiland : Northern Ugandan ethnography from a Western psychological perspective

Harlacher, Thomas ; Perrez, Meinrad (Dir.) ; Maercker, Andreas (Codir.)

Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2009.