Spencer Lyle James

Dr. Spencer Lyle James

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Academic Career Length

15Years (2012-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 February 2022 in Journal of Family and Economic Issues
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HKHeather H. Kelley
Heather H. Kelley
YLYoon Lee
Yoon Lee
Ashley B. LeBaron-BlackAshley B. LeBaron-Black
Ashley B. LeBaron-Black
DDDavid Dollahite
David Dollahite
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Spencer Lyle James
THTyler Hall
Tyler Hall

21 September 2021 in Family Relations
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Spencer Lyle James
JYJeremy B. Yorgason
Jeremy B. Yorgason
EHErin K. Holmes
Erin K. Holmes
DJDavid R. Johnson
David R. Johnson
DBDean M. Busby
Dean M. Busby

2 September 2021 in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
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DSDaniel K. Smedley
Daniel K. Smedley
CLChelom Leavitt
Chelom Leavitt
DADavid B. Allsop
David B. Allsop
MNMcKenna Nance
McKenna Nance
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Spencer Lyle James
EHErin K. Holmes
Erin K. Holmes
Mindfulness has shown positive links with conflict resolution. Additionally, couples skilled in conflict resolution report greater sexual and relationship satisfaction. However, no research has examined the moderating effect of mindfulness, specifically sexual mindfulness, between conflict resolution and sexual and relationship satisfaction. We used 1,627 couples from wave III of the Couple Relationships and Transition Experiences (CREATE) study. Sexual mindfulness moderated the association between conflict resolution and sexual satisfaction, even after controlling for attachment. Wives higher in sexual mindful awareness may rely less on conflict resolution for their sexual satisfaction. Karremans and colleagues’ (2017) model of mindfulness and romantic relationships provides a framework for testing whether, when, and how mindfulness increases positive romantic relationship processes and outcomes. Under this framework, mindfulness may provide a mechanism to help couples achieve sexual and relationship satisfaction. Mindfulness and sexual mindfulness may provide a useful mechanism for therapists, educators, social workers, and couples to enhance satisfaction within the romantic and sexual relationship even without partner buy-in.

1 January 2015 in Social Science Research
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10 March 2021 in Journal of Family Theory & Review
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MJMcKell Jorgensen-Wells
McKell Jorgensen-Wells
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Spencer Lyle James
EHErin Kramer Holmes
Erin Kramer Holmes