Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Distress and CouplesPrincipal InvestigatorLynne Knobloch-Fedders, Ph.D. The strong links between relationship distress, depression, and anxiety, along with limitations in current theory, research, and intervention, point to the need for a comprehensive, integrated system of interpersonal assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. This project, directed by Dr. Lynne Knobloch-Fedders, applies interpersonal theory to the study of couples in which one partner suffers from depression or anxiety. The goal of this research is to develop a more comprehensive system of assessment, intervention, and outcome evaluation.
Dr. Knobloch-Fedders has conducted research comparing the interpersonal behavior of distressed couples with and without a depressed and / or anxious partner. In a second study, the process and outcome of an integrative couples therapy used to treat these couples has been investigated. The study is designed to correlate treatment process and outcome with changes in maladaptive interpersonal behavior over the course of therapy.
Data from this study will be used to identify patterns of patient change and therapist behavior that can become the basis for a new, more effective treatment for adults suffering from depression and / or anxiety in distressed romantic relationships.
PublicationsKnobloch-Fedders, L.M., Knobloch, L.K., Durbin, C.E., & Rosen, A. (under review). Comparing the interpersonal behavior of
For more information about the Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Distress and Couples project, contact Dr. Lynne-Knobloch-Fedders at (847) 733-4300 ext. 796. For participation opportunities in this research project, please contact Vickie Bhatia at (847) 733-4300, ext. 434 or click here.
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