Attachment theory provides some important insights into couple relationships, including highlighting the importance of communicating one's needs clearly while also having a partner who is properly attuned and appropriately responsive to those needs. The purpose of this study was to provide an initial empirical examination of the signal-response dynamic. More specifically, we used data from 63 couples to examine the efficacy (in terms of psychophysiological arousal and feelings toward their partner) of a micro-intervention designed to help couples improve their signaling and responding when compared to a seminatural condition where the discussion more closely resembled how couples interact at home. We also explored the emotional experience of participants in various signaling and responding roles. Overall, we found preliminary evidence for addressing signaling and responding dynamics. We also found evidence that emotional experience varied according to signaling or responding roles. These findings have important potential clinical implications, which we discuss in depth.

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夫妻互动的依恋视角：帮助夫妻清楚地表达需求并做出适当的回应

依恋理论为夫妻关系提供了一些重要的见解，包括强调清楚地传达自己的需求的重要性，同时也有一个能够适当协调并适当响应这些需求的伴侣。本研究的目的是对信号响应动态进行初步实证检验。更具体地说，我们使用 63 对夫妇的数据来检验微干预的功效（在心理生理唤醒和对伴侣的感情方面），该干预旨在帮助夫妇改善他们的信号传导和反应，与半自然状态相比，在半自然状态下讨论更密切类似于夫妻在家里的互动方式。我们还探讨了各种信号和响应角色参与者的情感体验。总的来说，我们找到了解决信号传导和响应动态的初步证据。我们还发现证据表明情绪体验根据信号或响应角色而变化。这些发现具有重要的潜在临床意义，我们将对此进行深入讨论。