Theory-of-mind-related neural activity for one’s romantic partner predicts partner well-being
| Autor: | David Dodell-Feder, Matthew G. Yung, Steven A. M. Felix, Christine I. Hooker |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Neurophysiological Cognitive Neuroscience media_common.quotation_subject Theory of Mind Precuneus Prefrontal Cortex Experimental and Cognitive Psychology Personal Satisfaction 050105 experimental psychology Developmental psychology 03 medical and health sciences Interpersonal relationship 0302 clinical medicine Parietal Lobe Perception Theory of mind medicine Humans Interpersonal Relations 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Prefrontal cortex Association (psychology) media_common Brain Mapping 05 social sciences Brain Original Articles General Medicine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mental health Temporal Lobe Sexual Partners medicine.anatomical_structure Well-being Quality of Life Nerve Net Psychology Social psychology 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. 11:593-603 |
| ISSN: | 1749-5024 1749-5016 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/scan/nsv144 |
| Popis: | Healthy social relationships are linked to myriad positive physical and mental health outcomes, raising the question of how to enhance relationship formation and quality. Behavioral data suggest that theory of mind (ToM) may be one such process. ToM is supported by a network of brain regions including the temporo-parietal junction (TPJ), medial prefrontal cortex and precuneus (PC). However, little research has investigated how the ToM network supports healthy social relationships. Here, we investigate whether recruitment of the ToM network when thinking about the mental states of one’s romantic partner predicts the partner’s well-being. We find that selectivity in left TPJ (LTPJ) and PC for beliefs vs physical attributes of one’s partner is positively associated with partner well-being the day of and day after a meaningful encounter. Furthermore, LTPJ and PC selectivity moderated how the partner’s perception of being understood during the encounter affected their later well-being. Finally, we find the association between ToM-related neural selectivity and well-being robust to other factors related to the relationship and the encounter. Together, these data suggest that selective engagement of the neural network supporting ToM may be a key ingredient for the development and maintenance of healthy romantic relationships. |
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