Relationships and Couples’ Well-being Study

Funded by the Lewis Foundation and the Mental Research Institute

This study is being conducting by the Family Health and Development Lab at SMU and the FACES Lab at TCU.

What is the purpose of this study?

The Relationships and Couples’ Well-being Study aims to better understand how couples manage the ups and downs of their relationship. You are the expert! We want to learn from you.

Who is eligible to participate?

Couples with a child between the ages of 3-17 may be eligible to participate.

What is required?

This study can be completed remotely from the comfort of your home! Each spouse/partner will complete their own online survey (approx. 1 hour). Then, we’ll schedule a Zoom session with you and your spouse/partner together as a couple (approx. 1 hour). During this Zoom call, we’ll record you and your spouse/partner having three different discussions. After each discussion, we’ll text each of you a short survey to fill out.

Your family can earn up to $75 (electronic Amazon gift card) for participating.

All information provided is confidential.

What do we need to participate?

  • Each partner needs their own email address to complete online surveys

  • Internet access

  • A computer or tablet with a camera to complete the Zoom session. Couples must be in the same location during this Zoom call

  • Each partner needs their own smartphone to completed surveys during the Zoom session (survey links texted to your phone)

How do I sign up?

Enrollment for this study is full. Please consider signing up for the Family Research Registry to be notified about future studies!

have a question?

We’re happy to answer any questions about this study! Please email a team member at either the SMU lab or the TCU lab.