His research and clinical concentration is on romantic relationships and family processes. This research is guided by family systems theory. Dr. Durtschi studies couples and families by analyzing longitudinal, dyadic data using quantitative methods, with large publicly-available data sets to further his program of research.
Area(s) of Specialization:
- Romantic relationship quality, stability, and process
- Family process between parents and children
- Quantitative methods studying longitudinal, dyadic data with large secondary data sets
He has a thematic focus on cognitive, affective, and behavioral interactions between romantic partners and family members—couple and family-processes—linked with improved relationship outcomes.
