Romance Scam Research Center

Relationship problems and the DSM:needed improvements and suggested solutions

HEYMAN, RICHARD E.; SLEP, AMY M. SMITH; BEACH, STEVEN R.H.; WAMBOLDT, MARIANNE Z.; KASLOW, NADINE J.; REISS, DAVID (2009) — World Psychiatry

Type: Journal Article Country: United States

This World Psychiatry article surveys how relationship problems are represented within the DSM framework and what improvements could enhance clinical usefulness. It considers how relational distress intersects with vario...

Reward, Motivation, and Emotion Systems Associated With Early-Stage Intense Romantic Love

Aron, Arthur; Fisher, Helen; Mashek, Debra J.; Strong, Greg; Li, Haifang; Brown, Lucy L. (2005) — Journal of Neurophysiology

Type: Journal Article Country: United States Tags: AI misuse, risk factors, cross-cultural Methods: survey

Early-stage romantic love is described as capable of producing euphoria and as a cross-cultural phenomenon that may reflect an evolved mammalian drive to pursue preferred mates. It influences social behaviors in ways tha...

Regional Brain Activity in Women Grieving a Romantic Relationship Breakup

Najib, Arif; Lorberbaum, Jeffrey P.; Kose, Samet; Bohning, Daryl E.; George, Mark S. (2004) — American Journal of Psychiatry

Type: Journal Article Country: United States

This piece examines Regional Brain Activity in Women Grieving a Romantic Relationship Breakup within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literatur...