New Methods - Speakers and Presentations
Saturday, October 14, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
"Statistical and methodological issues in the use of diary methods to study dyadic and family processes"
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Jean-Philippe Laurenceau , Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Delaware
Jean-Philippe Laurenceau's basic research interests focus on understanding the processes by which partners in marital and romantic relationships develop and maintain intimacy. His applied research interests have included evaluation of interventions targeting the prevention of marital dysfunction. His methodological interests include using diary methods to study close relationship processes and applying modern methods for the analysis of change. Current research projects focus on the intimacy processes in romantic relationships and the role of approach and avoidance goals and motivational sensitivities in close relationships. He is also beginning to collect diary data on intimacy and support processes in couples coping with cancer. His research is currently supported by funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Abstract: "Statistical and methodological issues in the use of diary methods to study dyadic and family processes"
Presentation outline may be found by clicking here.
Diary methods allow researchers to examine dyadic and family processes within the context of daily life in a way that is typically not possible with traditional methods. In this talk, we provide a brief history and overview of diary methods. We review methodological strengths associated with the use of diary methods and the types of questions that can be addressed for studying relationship processes. We also touch upon relevant technological issues related to the collection of diary data. Moreover, dyadic and family data acquired via diary methods present several data analytic challenges stemming from various sources of interdependence in the data. Traditional statistical methods (e.g., ANOVA, regression) typically focus on observations that are independently sampled, whereas dyadic and family diary data are nonindependent by their nature. Not only is there nonindependence between members of dyad or family, but also nonindependence of observations within a dyad or family member. Statistical approaches that can model the multiple sources of interdependence are will be most useful for analysis. An application to dyadic diary data will be presented.
Selected Publications:
Laurenceau, J-P., Feldman Barrett, L., & Rovine, M. J. (2005). The interpersonal process model of intimacy in marriage: A daily-diary and multilevel modeling approach. Journal of Family Psychology 19, 314-323.
Laurenceau, J-P., & Bolger, N. (2005). Using diary methods to study marital and family processes. Journal of Family Psychology, 19, 86-97.
Laurenceau, J-P., Troy, A. B., & Carver, C. S. (2005). Two distinct emotional experiences in romantic relationships: Effects of perceptions regarding approach of intimacy and avoidance of conflict. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 31, 1123-1133.
Laurenceau, J-P., Feldman Barrett, L. A., & Pietromonaco, P. R. (1998). Intimacy as an interpersonal process: The importance of self-disclosure and perceived partner responsiveness in interpersonal exchanges. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74, 1238-1251.
