A longitudinal investigation of relational catalyst support of goal strivings

Journal of Positive Psychology

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 246-257

  Tomlinson, Jennifer M ^a   Feeney, Brooke C ^b   Van Vleet, Meredith ^b  

^a Colgate University ^*  (United States)

^b CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

goals; perceived partner responsiveness; relational catalyst support; relationships; self growth; thriving

Indexed keywords

EID: 84960293481     PISSN: 17439760     EISSN: 17439779     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17439760.2015.1048815     Document Type: Article

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