Status Relationships in Dual-Employment Marriages: Consequences for Psychological Well-Being

Hornung, Carlton A.; McCullough, B. Claire

doi:10.2307/351423

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“…Regardless of where a marriage falls on the traditional-modern continuum, a husband's economic and status contributions through work can be expected to play a significant part in the marital exchange. Numerous studies confirm this aspect of the model, showing a positive relationship between a husband's contributions in these areas and marital satisfaction (Atkinson & Bales, 1984;Hornung & McCullough, 1981;Scanzoni, 1975), quality of life of spouses (Berry & Williams, 1987), and marital stability (Glick & Norton, 1971). Such contributions could be directly threatened by unemployment.…”

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Behavioral and psychological consequences of unemployment in blue-collar couples

Aubry

Tefft

Kingsbury

1990

J. Community Psychol.

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The behavioral and psychological consequences of involuntary unemployment in blue‐collar couples were investigated using Scanzoni's (1972) dynamic model of marital exchange. Thirty‐one couples in which the husband had been laid off for at least 3 months were compared with 32 couples in which the husband was employed full time, in terms of exchange behaviors, psychological well‐being, and marital satisfaction. As predicted, unemployed husbands reported lower psychological well‐being and marital satisfaction, while their wives reported lower marital satisfaction. Unemployed husbands had not significantly altered their exchange behaviors, perhaps due in part to their traditional attitudes toward marital roles which continue to render the contemporary marital exchange relatively inflexible. Level of expressive behavior was by far the most powerful predictor of marital satisfaction for husbands and wives alike. Incongruity in attitudes toward marital roles between traditional husbands and modern wives may constitute both a preexisting source of dissatisfaction and a risk factor following unemployment. These results partially support Scanzoni's model but suggest that the negative consequences of unemployment in blue‐collar couples appear first in the psychological as opposed to the behavioral domain.

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Behavioral and psychological consequences of unemployment in blue-collar couples

Aubry

Tefft

Kingsbury

1990

J. Community Psychol.

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“…For example, Richardson (1979) found no empirical support for the contention that wives attaining equal or higher occupational prestige than their husbands was associated with marital distress. Yet other findings indicated that status inconsistency does, indeed, help explain marital dissatisfaction (Basic Behavioral Science Task Force of the NAMHC, 1996; Faulkner, Davey, & Davey, 2005; Hornung & McCullough, 1981). Because African American women historically have had to contribute financially to their household (Benokraitis, 2008; Durr & Hill, 2006; Haynes, 2000; Tucker, 2000), in addition to findings suggesting that African American women typically attain higher levels of education than do men (U.S.…”

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Race Matters, Even in Marriage: Identifying Factors Linked to Marital Outcomes for African Americans

Bryant

Wickrama

Bolland

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J of Family Theo & Revie

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Although many African Americans share a sociohistorical background, empirical research on family and marital processes has often overlooked a great deal of heterogeneity within the group. In addition, African Americans face different stressors and life circumstances from the general population. Given that a high proportion of African American marriages end in divorce and that African Americans report relatively low levels of marital quality, it is important to consider factors that may not be addressed in models of marriage that were developed using the majority population. We introduce a model that includes components relevant to understanding marriage among African Americans, including financial strain, racial discrimination, and minority status. Using the model, we review the literature and highlight gaps in existing research.

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“…From a feminist perspective, physical assaults on a partner are viewed as an issue of male power and masculinity and as a tool of control by men (Douglas, 1991; Hamberger, Lohr, & Bonge, 1994; Hornung & McCullough, 1981; McCloskey, 1996; Pence & Paymar, 1986; C. Smith, 1987).…”

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The Relation of Interracial Relationships to Intimate Partner Violence by College Students

Field

Kimuna

Lang

2015

Journal of Black Studies

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This study explores the likelihood of physical violence perpetration against an intimate partner in same-race relationships in comparison with those in interracial relationships. The sample consists of 1,174 students at four American universities and one Canadian university. Results indicate little difference between racial groups in the percent who reported minor assaults but large differences in severe assaults. Students in interracial relationships did not report more intimate partner violence than same-race couples when controlling for demographic variables.

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Status Relationships in Dual-Employment Marriages: Consequences for Psychological Well-Being

Cited by 42 publications

References 28 publications

Behavioral and psychological consequences of unemployment in blue-collar couples

Behavioral and psychological consequences of unemployment in blue-collar couples

Race Matters, Even in Marriage: Identifying Factors Linked to Marital Outcomes for African Americans

The Relation of Interracial Relationships to Intimate Partner Violence by College Students

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