2018
DOI: 10.1080/01494929.2018.1458010
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Understanding the Role of Relationship Maintenance in Enduring Couple Partnerships in Later Adulthood

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“…In a study of older persons from the United Kingdom (UK), USA, and Australia in a long-term relationship, respondents (n = 1565) indicated more often the emotional support components of their relationship were what made them feel appreciated. Moreover, in the regression analysis, relationship happiness was the strongest factor in explaining the maintenance of the relationship (Chonody & Gabb, 2019). This study, amongst many others in this substantive literature, points to the role of closeness versus partnership per se in explaining the benefits of coupledom.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 61%
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“…In a study of older persons from the United Kingdom (UK), USA, and Australia in a long-term relationship, respondents (n = 1565) indicated more often the emotional support components of their relationship were what made them feel appreciated. Moreover, in the regression analysis, relationship happiness was the strongest factor in explaining the maintenance of the relationship (Chonody & Gabb, 2019). This study, amongst many others in this substantive literature, points to the role of closeness versus partnership per se in explaining the benefits of coupledom.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 61%
“…One way to approach this is through casework by reinforcing those elements of the relationship that are working (i.e. promotive factors) and enabling older persons to reach their desired outcomes (Chonody & Gabb, 2019;Ungar et al, 2013). Creating greater relationship satisfaction is an important PPFP for supporting behaviours that help to maintain desired relationships (Ogolsky & Bowers, 2013;Ungar et al, 2013).…”
Section: Implications For Gerontological Social Workmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The importance of relationships in older adulthood has been studied extensively, and research suggests that relationship quality has positive impact on both health (Umberson, Williams, Powers, Liu, & Needham, 2006) and well-being (Sherwood, Kneale, & Bloomfield, 2014). In a qualitative study of more than 1,500 participants 55 and older in an ongoing relationship, companionship and laughter were amongst the "best liked" elements of the relationship (Chonody & Gabb, 2019).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This underscores the importance of understanding relationship dynamics as couples age. In a large sample of 1565 older adults (age 55+) across 60 countries, Chonody and Gabb (2019) found that happiness with the relationship is predictive of maintenance behaviors yet they also found differences in enactment of relational maintenance across countries. Specifically, older adults in the US perform more maintenance than those in the United Kingdom.…”
Section: Directions For Future Research: What Maintenance Research Co...mentioning
confidence: 99%