A major focus of Dr. Whisman's research is on the role of intimate relationships such as marriage on the onset, course, and treatment of psychopathology, with a particular emphasis on depression. In addition, he studies the association between intimate relationship functioning and physical health and subjective well-being. He is also interested in the efficacy of couple therapy as a treatment of co-occuring psychopathology and relationship discord. Another major focus of Dr. Whisman's research is on cognitive theory and cognitive therapy of depression.
