The Relationship between Communication Skill and Marital Satisfaction: Some Moderating Effects

Burleson, Brant R.; Denton, Wayne H.

doi:10.2307/353790

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“…Although it is not possible to think of a marriage without any conflict, higher conflict resolution abilities of couples might be important in enhancing marital satisfaction. Burleson and Denton (1997) emphasized that for non-distressed couples, communication skills and marital satisfaction yielded positive relationships. In addition, Scanzoni (1995) argued that the partners' shared decision was maintained through focusing on the problem and participating in reciprocal give and take activity.…”

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The Effect Of Religiousness On Marital Satisfaction: Testing The Mediator Role Of Marital Problem Solving Between Religiousness And Marital Satisfaction Relationship

Hünler

Gençöz²

2005

Contemp Fam Ther

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This study was focused on revealing the effects of religiousness on marital satisfaction, and also to test the mediator role of perceived marital problem solving between religiousness and marital satisfaction relationship in a Turkish sample. Subjects were 92 married couples, or a total of 184 participants. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that after controlling for the variance accounted for by the control variables, namely duration of marriage, marital style, educational level, hopelessness, and submissive acts; religiousness had a major effect on marital satisfaction, but a mediator role of problem solving was not observed.

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confidence: 96%

The Effect Of Religiousness On Marital Satisfaction: Testing The Mediator Role Of Marital Problem Solving Between Religiousness And Marital Satisfaction Relationship

Hünler

Gençöz²

2005

Contemp Fam Ther

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“…Furthermore, studies have shown that many of the clinical interventions that focus on couple communication skills to manage direct conflict have proven to be less-than-effective and lasting in enhancing marital quality [Burleson and Denton, 1997]. The less-than-desired results of these studies and interventions indicate that current conceptualizations of marital conflict are insufficient in that they may underestimate the presence of conflict in some couples.…”

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Relational aggression in marriage

Carroll

Nelson

Yorgason

et al. 2010

Aggressive Behavior

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Drawing from developmental theories of relational aggression, this article reports on a study designed to identify if spouses use relationally aggressive tactics when dealing with conflict in their marriage and the association of these behaviors with marital outcomes. Using a sample of 336 married couples (672 spouses), results revealed that the majority of couples reported that relationally aggressive behaviors, such as social sabotage and love withdrawal, were a part of their marital dynamics, at least to some degree. Gender comparisons of partner reports of their spouse's behavior revealed that wives were significantly more likely to be relationally aggressive than husbands. Structural equation modeling demonstrated that relational aggression is associated with lower levels of marital quality and greater marital instability for both husbands and wives. Implications are drawn for the use of relational aggression theory in the future study of couple conflict and marital aggression.

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“…São investigações que utilizam como método observar e mensurar as respostas comportamentais dos cônjuges em simulações de situações cotidianas tanto de conflito quanto prazerosas, realizadas em laboratório (Gottman & Katz, 1989;Burleson & Denton, 1997;Gottman & Cols., 1998).…”

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Qualidade conjugal: mapeando conceitos

Mosmann

Wagner

Féres-Carneiro

2006

Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto)

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Resumo: Apesar da ampla utilização do conceito de qualidade conjugal, identifica-se falta de clareza conceitual acerca das variáveis que o compõem. Esse artigo apresenta revisão da literatura na área com o objetivo de mapear o conceito de qualidade conjugal. Foram analisadas sete principais teorias sobre o tema: Troca Social, Comportamental, Apego, Teoria da Crise, Interacionismo Simbólico. Pelos postulados propostos nas diferentes teorias, podem-se identificar três grupos de variáveis fundamentais na definição da qualidade conjugal: recursos pessoais dos cônjuges, contexto de inserção do casal e processos adaptativos. Neste sentido, a qualidade conjugal é resultado do processo dinâmico e interativo do casal, razão deste caráter multidimensional.Palavras-chave: Satisfação Conjugal; Ajustamento Conjugal; Qualidade Conjugal. MARITAL QUALITY: MAPPING OUT CONCEPTSAbstract: Despite the wide use of marital quality concept, it is identified a lack of variables conceptual clarity. This article presents an area literature review with the objective of mapping out the conjugal concept. Seven theories about this subject were analysed: Social Exchange Theory, Behaviourist Theory, Attachment Theory, Crisis Theory, Simbolic Interactionism Theory, Family Systems Theory, Adaptation of Vulnerability to Stress Model. It is possible to identify three groups of variables in the definition of conjugal quality: spouses personal resources, context in which the couple is inserted, adapting processes. Hence, conjugal quality is the result of couple dynamic and interactive process, consequence of a multidimensional character.Key words: Marital Satisfaction; Marital Adjustment; Marital Quality. IntroduçãoTradicionalmente a palavra casamento associa-se a idéias românticas, remetendo à frase popular "e viveram felizes para sempre". Entretanto, um acontecimento que é marcado inicialmente pelo encantamento e otimismo, muitas vezes, acaba não sendo tão duradouro. Para muitos, a união que se inicia como fonte de satisfação termina como de frustração. Frente a esse fenômeno tão comum, perguntase então: O que acontece neste percurso?A relevância do tema baseia-se nas evidênci-as de que a maioria das pessoas irá se casar ou experimentar algum tipo de união em determinado período de suas vidas. Apesar disso, dados estatísticos norte -americanos mostram que quase a metade das primeiras uniões termina em separação ou divórcio (Bradbury, Fincham & Beach, 2000).Apesar deste panorama pouco entusiasmante, o casamento ainda é o objetivo de muitas pessoas; um crescente número de jovens atualmente expressa o desejo de se casar e dados recentes do IBGE mostram que em 2003 foram realizados 748.981 casamentos oficiais no Brasil; isso demonstra que mesmo com o aumento de uniões estáveis, dentre as pessoas que já viveram um, ou mais casamentos que não foram bem-sucedidos, a maioria segue buscando um relacionamento que lhes traga satisfação e felicidade

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The Relationship between Communication Skill and Marital Satisfaction: Some Moderating Effects

Cited by 103 publications

References 53 publications

The Effect Of Religiousness On Marital Satisfaction: Testing The Mediator Role Of Marital Problem Solving Between Religiousness And Marital Satisfaction Relationship

The Effect Of Religiousness On Marital Satisfaction: Testing The Mediator Role Of Marital Problem Solving Between Religiousness And Marital Satisfaction Relationship

Relational aggression in marriage

Qualidade conjugal: mapeando conceitos

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