Journal Articles
Knobloch, L. K., & Pool, K. (in press). Interpersonal dynamics of traumatic brain injury within romantic relationships described in online forums. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075241257457
Knobloch, L. K., & Abendschein, B. (2024). Traumatic brain injury and relationship distress during military deployment and reunion. Family Relations, 73(1), 424–440. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12849
Knobloch, L. K., & Owens, J. L. (2024). Moral injury among first responders: Experience, effects, and advice in their own words. Psychological Services, 21(3), 500–508. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000838
Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., Quirk, K., & Knobloch, L. K. (2024). Relational uncertainty and dyadic synchrony within the interaction of couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 41(4), 867–891. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075231208035
MacDermid Wadsworth, S. M., Topp, D., Lester, P., Stander, V., Christ, S. L., Whiteman, S., & Knobloch, L. (2024). Long-term consequences of mothers’ and fathers’ wartime deployments: Protocol for a two-wave panel study. PLOS ONE, 19(3), e0295007. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295007
Joneydi, R., Sparks, A. C., Kolenikov, S., Jacobson, I. G., Knobloch, L. K., Williams, C. S., Pflieger, J. C., Corry, N. H., & Stander, V. A. (2023). Partner effects: Analyzing service member and spouse drinking over time. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 65(4), 627–639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2023.04.002
Knobloch, L. K., Monk, J. K., & MacDermid Wadsworth, S. M. (2023). Relationship maintenance among military couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 40(3), 734-772. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075221105025
Knobloch, L. K., & Owens, J. L. (2023a). Assessing the REBOOT First Responders program: Physical, mental, and social health outcomes. Traumatology, 29(1), 76–86. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000366
Knobloch, L. K., & Owens, J. L. (2023b). The REBOOT First Responders program: Insights of U.S. graduates. Journal of Religion and Health, 62(6), 4088–4111. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-023-01887-4
Knobloch, L. K., & Whisman, M. A. (2023). A prospective study of marital distress and mental health symptoms across the deployment cycle. Journal of Family Psychology, 37(4), 507–516. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001079
Knobloch, L. K., Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., Yorgason, J. B., Wehrman, E. C., & Monk, J. K. (2022). Trajectories of relational turbulence and affectionate communication across the post-deployment transition. Communication Monographs, 89(2), 189–210. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637751.2021.1963792
Knobloch, L. K., Owens, J. L., & Gobin, R. L. (2022). Soul wounds among combat trauma survivors: Experience, effects, and advice. Traumatology, 28(1), 11–23. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000307
Knobloch, L. K., Owens, J. L., Gobin, R. L., & Wolf, T. J. (2022). The REBOOT Combat Recovery program: Health and socioemotional benefits. Military Behavioral Health, 10(4), 408–420. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2022.2067917
Knobloch, L. K., & Basinger, E. D. (2021). Communication mediators of the link between depressive symptoms and relationship satisfaction among Army soldiers. Family Relations, 70(2), 422–436. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12447
Knobloch, L. K., Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., Yorgason, J. B., Basinger, E. D., Abendschein, B., & McAninch, K. G. (2021). Suspicion about a partner’s deception and trust as roots of relational uncertainty during the post-deployment transition. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 38(3), 912–934. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407520970645
Knobloch, L. K., Owens, J. L., & Gobin, R. L. (2021). Spiritual care for combat trauma: A qualitative evaluation of REBOOT Combat Recovery. Military Psychology, 33(6), 392–402. https://doi.org/10.1080/08995605.2021.1962183
Knobloch, L. K., Nichols, L. O., & Martindale-Adams, J. (2020). Applying relational turbulence theory to adult caregiving relationships. The Gerontologist, 60(4), 598–606. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnz090
Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., Knobloch, L. K., Scott, S., & Fiore, H. (2020). Relationship changes of military couples during reintegration: A longitudinal analysis. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 37(7), 2145–2165. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407520917461
Knobloch, L. K., Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., & Yorgason, J. B. (2019). Mental health symptoms and the reintegration difficulty of military couples following deployment: A longitudinal application of the relational turbulence model. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 75(4), 742–765. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22734
Knobloch, L. K., Owens, J. L., Matheson, L. N., & Dodson, M. B. (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of REBOOT Combat Recovery: A faith-based combat trauma healing program. Military Psychology, 31(4), 306–314. https://doi.org/10.1080/08995605.2019.1630228
Basinger, E. D., & Knobloch, L. K. (2018). A grounded theory of online coping by parents of military service members. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 35(5), 702–721. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407517694769
Knobloch, L. K., Basinger, E. D., Abendschein, B., Wehrman, E. C., Monk, J. K., & McAninch, K. G. (2018). Communication in online forums about the experience and management of relational uncertainty in military life. Journal of Family Communication, 18(1), 13–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/15267431.2017.1373355
Knobloch, L. K., Basinger, E. D., & Theiss, J. A. (2018). Relational turbulence and perceptions of partner support during reintegration after military deployment. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 46(1),52–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/00909882.2017.1409906
Knobloch, L. K., Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., & Yorgason, J. B. (2018). Communication of military couples during deployment predicting generalized anxiety upon reunion. Journal of Family Psychology, 32(1), 12–21. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000344
Knobloch, L. K., & Theiss, J. A. (2018). Relational turbulence theory applied to the transition from deployment to reintegration. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10(3), 535–549. https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12281
Knobloch, L. K., Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., Yorgason, J. B., Ebata, A. T., & McGlaughlin, P. C. (2017). Military children’s difficulty with reintegration after deployment: A relational turbulence model perspective. Journal of Family Psychology, 31(5),542–552. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000299
Knobloch, L. K., & Theiss, J. A. (2017). Topic avoidance about deployment upon reunion: Applying the relational turbulence model. Military Behavioral Health, 5(2), 117–128. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2016.1272013
Knobloch, L. K., Basinger, E. D., Wehrman, E. C., Ebata, A. T., & McGlaughlin, P. C. (2016). Communication of military couples during deployment and reunion: Changes, challenges, benefits, and advice. Journal of Family Communication, 16(2), 160–179. https://doi.org/10.1080/15267431.2016.1146723
Knobloch, L. K., McAninch, K. G., Abendschein, B., Ebata, A. T., & McGlaughlin, P. C. (2016). Relational turbulence among military couples after reunion following deployment. Personal Relationships, 23(4),742–758. https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12148
Knobloch, L. K., Sharabi, L. L., Delaney, A. L., & Suranne, S. M. (2016). The role of relational uncertainty in topic avoidance among couples with depression. Communication Monographs, 83(1), 25–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637751.2014.998691
Sharabi, L. L., Delaney, A. L., & Knobloch, L. K. (2016). In their own words: How clinical depression affects romantic relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 33(4), 421–448. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407515578820
Solomon, D. H., Knobloch, L. K., Theiss, J. A., & McLaren, R. M. (2016). Relational turbulence theory: Explaining variation in subjective experiences and communication within romantic relationships. Human Communication Research, 42(4), 507–532. https://doi.org/10.1111/hcre.12091
Knobloch, L. K., Pusateri, K. B., Ebata, A. T., & McGlaughlin, P. C. (2015). Experiences of military youth during a family member’s deployment: Changes, challenges, and opportunities. Youth & Society, 47(3), 319–342.https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118×12462040
Knobloch, L. K., Pusateri, K. B., Ebata, A. T., & McGlaughlin, P. C. (2014). Communicative experiences of military youth during a parent’s return home from deployment. Journal of Family Communication, 14(4), 291–309. https://doi.org/10.1080/15267431.2014.945701
Theiss, J. A., & Knobloch, L. K. (2014). Relational turbulence and the post-deployment transition: Self, partner, and relationship focused turbulence. Communication Research, 41(1), 27–51. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650211429285
Knobloch, L. K., Ebata, A. T., McGlaughlin, P. C., & Ogolsky, B. (2013). Depressive symptoms, relational turbulence, and the reintegration difficulty of military couples following wartime deployment. Health Communication, 28(8), 754–766. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2013.800440
Knobloch, L. K., Ebata, A. T., McGlaughlin, P. C., & Theiss, J. A. (2013). Generalized anxiety and relational uncertainty as predictors of topic avoidance during reintegration following military deployment. Communication Monographs, 80(4),452–477. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637751.2013.828159
Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., Knobloch, L. K., Durbin, C. E., Rosen, A., & Critchfield, K. L. (2013). Comparing the interpersonal behavior of distressed couples with and without depression. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 69(12), 1250–1268.https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.21998
Theiss, J. A., & Knobloch, L. K. (2013). A relational turbulence model of military service members’ relational communication during reintegration. Journal of Communication, 63(6),1109–1129. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcom.12059
Knobloch, L. K., & Delaney, A. L. (2012). Themes of relational uncertainty and interference from partners in depression. Health Communication, 27(8), 750–765. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2011.639293
Knobloch, L. K., & Theiss, J. A. (2012). Experiences of U.S. military couples during the post-deployment transition: Applying the relational turbulence model. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 29(4), 423–450. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407511431186
Knobloch, L. K., Knobloch-Fedders, L. M., & Durbin, C. E. (2011). Depressive symptoms and relational uncertainty as predictors of reassurance-seeking and negative feedback-seeking in conversation. Communication Monographs, 78(4), 437–462. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637751.2011.618137 [Golden Anniversary Monograph Award, National Communication Association, 2012]
Knobloch, L. K., & Theiss, J. A. (2011a). Depressive symptoms and mechanisms of relational turbulence as predictors of relationship satisfaction among returning service members. Journal of Family Psychology, 25(4), 470–478. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024063
Knobloch, L. K., & Theiss, J. A. (2011b). Relational uncertainty and relationship talk within courtship: A longitudinal actor-partner interdependence model. Communication Monographs, 78(1), 3–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637751.2010.542471
Knobloch, L. K., & Knobloch-Fedders, L. M. (2010). The role of relational uncertainty in depressive symptoms and relationship quality: An actor-partner interdependence model. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 27(1), 137–159. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407509348809
Knobloch, L. K., Satterlee, K. L., & DiDomenico, S. M. (2010). Relational uncertainty predicting appraisals of face threat in courtship: Integrating uncertainty reduction theory and politeness theory. Communication Research, 37(3),303–334. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650210362527
Knobloch, L. K., & Theiss, J. A. (2010). An actor-partner interdependence model of relational turbulence: Cognitions and emotions. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 27(5),595–619. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407510368967 [Article Award, International Association for Relationship Research, 2012]
Theiss, J. A., & Knobloch, L. K. (2009). An actor-partner interdependence model of irritations in romantic relationships. Communication Research, 36(4), 510–537. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650209333033
Theiss, J. A., Knobloch, L. K., Checton, M. G., & Magsamen-Conrad, K. (2009). Relationship characteristics associated with the experience of hurt in romantic relationships: A test of the relational turbulence model. Human Communication Research, 35(4), 588–615. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2958.2009.01364.x
Knobloch, L. K. (2008a). The content of relational uncertainty within marriage. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 25(3), 467–495. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407508090869
Knobloch, L. K. (2008b). Extending the Emotion-in-Relationships Model to conversation. Communication Research, 35(6), 822–848. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650208324273
Knobloch, L. K., & Schmelzer, B. (2008). Using the Emotion-in-Relationships Model to predict features of interpersonal influence attempts. Communication Monographs, 75(3), 219–247. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637750802256300
Knobloch, L. K. (2007). Perceptions of turmoil within courtship: Associations with intimacy, relational uncertainty, and interference from partners. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 24(3), 363–384. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407507077227
Knobloch, L. K., Miller, L. E., Bond, B. J., & Mannone, S. E. (2007). Relational uncertainty and message processing in marriage. Communication Monographs, 74(2), 154–180. https://doi.org/10.1080/03637750701390069 [Franklin H. Knower Outstanding Article Award, Interpersonal Communication Division, National Communication Association, 2011]
Knobloch, L. K., Miller, L. E., & Carpenter, K. E. (2007). Using the relational turbulence model to understand negative emotion within courtship. Personal Relationships, 14(1), 91–112. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2006.00143.x
Knobloch, L. K. (2006). Relational uncertainty and message production within courtship: Features of date request messages. Human Communication Research, 32(3), 244–273. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2958.2006.00275.x
Knobloch, L. K., & Donovan-Kicken, E. (2006). Perceived involvement of network members in courtships: A test of the relational turbulence model. Personal Relationships, 13(3), 281–302. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2006.00118.x
Knobloch, L. K., Solomon, D. H., & Theiss, J. A. (2006). The role of intimacy in the production and perception of relationship talk within courtship. Communication Research, 33(4), 211–241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650206289148
Knobloch, L. K. (2005). Evaluating a contextual model of responses to relational uncertainty increasing events: The role of intimacy, appraisals, and emotions. Human Communication Research, 31(1), 60–101. https://doi.org/10.1093/hcr/31.1.60
Knobloch, L. K., & Solomon, D. H. (2005). Relational uncertainty and relational information processing: Questions without answers? Communication Research, 32(3),349–388. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650205275384 [Distinguished Article Award, Communication and Social Cognition Division, National Communication Association, 2007]
Knobloch, L. K., & Carpenter-Theune, K. E. (2004). Topic avoidance in developing romantic relationships: Associations with intimacy and relational uncertainty. Communication Research, 31(2), 173–205. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650203261516
Knobloch, L. K., & Solomon, D. H. (2004). Interference and facilitation from partners in the development of interdependence within romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, 11(1), 115–130. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2004.00074.x
Solomon, D. H., & Knobloch, L. K. (2004). A model of relational turbulence: The role of intimacy, relational uncertainty, and interference from partners in appraisals of irritations. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 21(6), 795–816. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407504047838 [Charles H. Woolbert Research Award, National Communication Association, 2018]
Solomon, D. H., Knobloch, L. K, & Fitzpatrick, M. A. (2004). Relational power, marital schema, and decisions to withhold complaints: An investigation of the chilling effect on confrontation in marriage. Communication Studies, 55(1), 146–167. https://doi.org/10.1080/10510970409388610
Knobloch, L. K., & Solomon, D. H. (2003a). Manifestations of relationship conceptualizations in conversation. Human Communication Research, 29(4), 482–515. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2958.2003.tb00853.x
Knobloch, L. K., & Solomon, D. H. (2003b). Responses to changes in relational uncertainty within dating relationships: Emotions and communication strategies. Communication Studies, 54(3), 282–305. https://doi.org/10.1080/10510970309363287
Knobloch, L. K., & Solomon, D. H. (2002a). Information seeking beyond initial interaction: Negotiating relational uncertainty within close relationships. Human Communication Research, 28(2), 243–257. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2958.2002.tb00806.x
Knobloch, L. K., & Solomon, D. H. (2002b). Intimacy and the magnitude and experience of episodic relational uncertainty within romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, 9(4), 457–478. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6811.09406
Knobloch, L. K., Solomon, D. H, & Cruz, M. G. (2001). The role of relationship development and attachment in the experience of romantic jealousy. Personal Relationships, 8(2), 205–224. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2001.tb00036.x
Solomon, D. H., & Knobloch, L. K. (2001). Relationship uncertainty, partner interference, and intimacy within dating relationships. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 18(6), 804–820. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407501186004
Knobloch, L. K., & Solomon, D. H. (1999). Measuring the sources and content of relational uncertainty. Communication Studies, 50(4), 261–278. https://doi.org/10.1080/10510979909388499
