Eri Sasaki

Eri Sasaki is a Researcher at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Department of Social Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Their work focuses on relationship dynamics, attachment theory, and emotional processes in social interactions. They hold a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024).

Research interests include jealousy mechanisms, attachment styles, power dynamics in relationships, and constructive conflict resolution. Sasaki's studies explore how emotional states like feeling 'loved' buffer destructive behaviors and how power asymmetries influence social behavior.

Recent publications (2023–2025) address topics such as interracial jealousy, attachment avoidance effects on partner power, and the role of tailored responsiveness in conflict resolution. They lead the active project 'SAYcrifice: Leveraging Sacrifice to Strengthen Relationships' (2024–2026), investigating sacrificial communication in couples.