HomeResearchThe "Love" Lab

The "Love" Lab

In 1986, Dr. John Gottman joined the University of Washington Department of Psychology and started the Family Research Laboratory. The Laboratory was the site for numerous studies on marriage, gay and lesbian couples, transition to parenthood, domestic violence, parenting and child development.

The Family Research Laboratory received funding from the National Institute of Mental Health throughout its operation. The physiology laboratory, often referred to as the “Love Lab,” was where couples were screened, interviewed, and observed. The Lab used video, heart rate monitors, and measures of pulse amplitude, jitteriness and skin conductivity. This information was coded using the Specific Affect Coding System (SPAFF) and techniques of math modeling to assess relationships and predict their trajectories. The Lab amassed a video data bank of hundreds of couples interacting at different time points in their relationship.

Questions? Please contact the Relationship Research Institute at 206-832-0300.
 




Show  items per page (3 total) 
 
Meta-Emotion
How our feelings about emotions shapes our families
GRI017 | Book - Paperback - each
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail
Self-tests, evaluations and proven strategies to improve your marriage
GRI035 | Book - Paperback - each
Making Relationships Work Lecture
Proven techniques for better relationships! Choose from DVD, CD or mp3 here.
GRI349 | DVD only - each
 
Your Price$62.50Your Price$15.00Your Price$19.95 
Show  items per page (3 total) 
New!
The Art & Science of Lovemaking
An all new  online video experience you can watch from the privacy of your home.  Learn how to make sex more intimate, personal and meaningful for both of you. 
www.gottsex.com 

and be sure to visit our sex blog too!


Apps for iPhones
10 great ways to tune your love life on the go!
More info
 


Personal workshop in a box!
The acclaimed, research-based program that's helped thousands of couples
Dr. John Gottman's 40 years of scientific studies and Dr. Julie Gottman's clinical expertise combine into The Art & Science of Love -  one powerful program you can do at home with your partner.  Build the relationship you've been longing for with our proven tools and exercises!     
Learn More 
 
Follow us