Theiss, J. A., Estlein, R., & Weber, K. M. (2013). A longitudinal assessment of relationship characteristics that predict new parents’ relationship satisfaction. Personal Relationships, 20, 216-235.

Nagy, M. E., & Theiss, J. A. (2013). Applying the relational turbulence model to the empty-nest transition: Sources of relationship change, relational uncertainty, and interference from partners. Journal of Family Communication, 13, 280-300.

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 deployment. Communication Monographs, 80, 452-477.

Theiss, J. A., & Knobloch, L. K. (2014). Relational turbulence during the post-deployment transition: Self, partner, and relationship focused turbulence. Communication Research, 41, 27-51.
*2015 Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award Finalist from the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University.

Theiss, J. A., & Estlein, R. (2014). Antecedents and consequences of the perceived threat of sexual communication: A test of the relational turbulence model. Western Journal of Communication, 78, 404-425.

Haverfield, M. C., & Theiss, J. A. (2014). A theme analysis of issues reported by adult children of alcoholics in online support forums. Journal of Family Studies, 20, 166-184.

Estlein, R., & Theiss, J. A. (2014). Inter-parental similarity in responsiveness and control and its association with perceptions of the marital relationship. Journal of Family Studies, 20, 239-256.

Theiss, J. A., Carpenter, A. M., & Leustek, J. (in press). Partner facilitation and partner interference in individuals’ weight loss goals. Qualitative Health Research.

Nagy, M. E., & Theiss, J. A. . Applying the relational turbulence model to predict conflict behavior and cortisol reactivity among empty-nest couples. Communication Quarterly.

Haverfield, M. C., Theiss, J. A., & Leustek, J. Characteristics of communication in families of alcoholics. Journal of Family Communication.