Gender differences in emotional disconnection and emotional loneliness in romantic couples: a 3-day ecological momentary assessment study
This study provides evidence of gender differences in momentary emotional experiences within romantic relationships, with women consistently reporting heightened sensitivity to emotional disconnection and loneliness. These findings suggest that clinicians should attend to potential gender-differentiated emotional experiences when providing couple therapy.
Authors
- Ximing Xiao
Institutions
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1787426
- Primary Topic
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00