Neuroticism Marital Interaction And Relationship Satisfaction

Romantic relationships are an integral part of most adult lives, and marital problems have been linked to poorer physical and mental health making them the target of much research. Research into potential causes for decreased marital satisfaction has often explored the role of personality in this process and has established that the neuroticism predicts marital satisfaction both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. Research has also begun to explore the intra-and interpersonal pathways by which neuroticism may impact relationships, but a definitive model has yet to emerge. This study was therefore intended to refine our understanding of the role of interpersonal interactions in mediating the association between neuroticism and marital satisfaction. To accomplish this objective, I conducted a cross-sectional analysis of neuroticism, marital satisfaction and the affect expressed during couples' problem-solving interactions. A new affective coding system was employed to measure both the intensity and variability of the positive and negative affect expressed during these interactions, and it was hypothesized that this affect would mediate the relationship between neuroticism and marital satisfaction. This model of affect mediation was not supported ; however, both neuroticism and affect were significantly related to marital satisfaction. The neuroticism of wives predicted the marital satisfaction of both spouses, whereas the neuroticism of husbands was unrelated to the satisfaction levels of either spouse. The intensity and variability of the negativity expressed by wives were also correlated with both spouses' marital satisfaction. On the other hand, the affect expressed by husbands was not related to the satisfaction of either spouse. These results are discussed in the context of prior research findings, and potential future applications for the new affective coding system are explored.

This book explores the subject of marital interaction. It brings together the work of international scholars and is divided into four sections: communication as a means by which couples manage everyday life; communication as a means of expression of emotion; communication and problem-solving; coping with relationships outside marriage. The text is interdisciplinary and looks at the issue from various angles: social psychology, clinical psychology and communications. Particular attention is paid to the emergence of sex differences in interaction patterns and the experience of counselling plays an important part.

This edited volume draws together a wide range of exciting developments in the study of marital interaction. A significant feature of the book is its focus, not only on conflict and negative interactions but also on the processes by which couples maintain happy and constructive relationships. The chapters review and integrate the extensive literature in this area, as well as presenting important research findings. The contributors come from the disciplines of communication, social psychology and clinical psychology, and have national and international reputations for their work in this area. The findings reflect developments in theory and methodology, and have important implications for those working to strengthen and repair marital relationships.

after taking into account perceptions of interaction.

The aim of this encyclopedia is to provide a comprehensive reference work on scientific and other scholarly research on the quality of life, including health-related quality of life research or also called patient-reported outcomes research. Since the 1960s two overlapping but fairly distinct research communities and traditions have developed concerning ideas about the quality of life, individually and collectively, one with a fairly narrow focus on health-related issues and one with a quite broad focus. In many ways, the central issues of these fields have roots extending to the observations and speculations of ancient philosophers, creating a continuous exploration by diverse explorers in diverse historic and cultural circumstances over several centuries of the qualities of human existence. What we have not had so far is a single, multidimensional reference work connecting the most salient and important contributions to the relevant fields. Entries are organized alphabetically and cover basic concepts, relatively well established facts, lawlike and causal relations, theories, methods, standardized tests, biographic entries on significant figures, organizational profiles, indicators and indexes of qualities of individuals and of communities of diverse sizes, including rural areas, towns, cities, counties, provinces, states, regions, countries and groups of countries.

This volume is based on the presentations and discussions of a national symposium on "Couples in Conflict" that focused on family issues. A common thread throughout is that constructive conflict and negotiation are beneficial for relationships. Together, the chapters provide a foundation for thinking about creative ways in which our society can work to prevent or minimize destructive couple conflict and to enhance couples' abilities to constructively handle their differences. Divided into four parts, this book: *addresses the societal and bioevolutionary underpinnings of couple conflict; *presents the interpersonal roots of couple conflict and the consequences for individuals and couples; *discusses what effects couple conflict have on children and how individual differences in children moderate these effects; and *outlines the issue of policies and programs that address couple conflict. This book concludes with an essay that pulls these four themes together and points to new directions for research and program efforts.

Understanding interpersonal relationships requires understanding actors, behaviors, and contexts. This 2002 volume presents research from a variety of disciplines that examine personal relationships on all three levels. The first section focuses on the factors that influence individuals to enter, maintain, and dissolve relationships. The second section emphasizes ongoing processes that characterize relationships and focuses on issues such as arguing and sacrificing. The third and final section demonstrates that the process of stability and change are embedded in social, cultural, and historical contexts. Chapters address cultural universals as well as cross-cultural differences in relationship behaviors and outcomes. The emergence of relational forms, such as the interaction between people and computers, is also explored. Stability and Change in Relationships will be of interest to a broad range of fields, including psychology, sociology, communications, gerontology, and counselling.

In this 1998 book leading researchers present research and theory that focus on how marital dysfunction develops among newly wed couples.