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Couples Rituals Research Screener

Thank you for your interest in participating in this research study. This study explores how couples create, maintain, change, and remember shared traditions or rituals.


For this study, a ritual or tradition can be any repeated activity that feels meaningful or specific to your relationship. This could be something small, like getting coffee together every Sunday, or something larger, like celebrating an anniversary in a particular way.

Let's start with your personal details.

Are you currently in a committed romantic relationship?

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Are both you and your partner 18 years of age or older?

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How long have you and your partner been together?

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What is your current living situation with your partner?

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About how many repeated activities, traditions, or rituals would you consider part of your relationship?

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Describe one repeated activity, tradition, or ritual that feels specific to your relationship. This can be something casual, such as getting coffee together or having a weekly movie night, or a larger recurring occasion, such as how you celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or holiday.

Think about the most recent time you did this activity. About how recently was it?

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Who usually makes this ritual happen?

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Have you ever tried to create a new tradition with your partner that did not continue? Briefly describe what you tried and what happened?

Which of the following have played a role in reminding you of or helping you continue a relationship ritual?

How would you describe the way you and your partner think about your shared rituals?

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How comfortable would you be discussing traditions that have been forgotten, changed, stopped, or disagreed about?

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Which interview format would you be most comfortable with?

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Would your partner be available to participate in the same study?

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If yes, what is your partner's contact information?