relationshipresearch
nounUK /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp rɪˌsɜːtʃ/
US /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp rɪˌsɝːtʃ/
Relationship research is the study of how people get along and connect with each other.
The scientists did relationship research to learn why some friends stay close for years.
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2. A school project where students ask questions about how people treat one another.
For her relationship research, Mia interviewed her classmates about kindness.
3. The careful collecting of facts about how groups of people work together.
The team's relationship research showed that teamwork improves when everyone listens.
4. A field of science that looks at love, friendship, and family ties.
Relationship research helps counselors understand how families solve problems.