Affection Exchange Theory (AET) is a framework for understanding how affection functions in interpersonal relationships. Although AET has contributed to explanations of relational and health outcomes, the theory lacks a robust interactional account of affection. This study developed an interaction-specific scale of affection exchange to explore how frameworks of emotion, behavioral motivation, and relational message processing can enhance AET's explanatory power. Participants (N = 473) reported on a recalled interaction with a close other. Results indicated that affectionate interaction was positively associated with positive affective response, behavioral activation system sensitivity, and affiliation–disaffiliation message processing. Generating implications across its incorporated frameworks, this study builds a foundation for future exploration of the emergence of affection exchange dynamics in interpersonal interaction.

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人际交往中情感交换动态的洞察

情感交换理论 (AET) 是一个框架，用于理解情感在人际关系中的作用。尽管 AET 有助于解释关系和健康结果，但该理论缺乏对情感的有力交互解释。本研究开发了一种互动特定的情感交流量表，以探索情感、行为动机和相关信息处理的框架如何增强 AET 的解释力。参与者 ( N = 473）报告了与亲密他人的回忆互动。结果表明，深情的互动与积极的情感反应、行为激活系统的敏感性和从属关系 - 非从属关系信息处理呈正相关。本研究在其合并框架中产生影响，为未来探索人际互动中情感交换动态的出现奠定了基础。