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Peer reviewedBarnett, Linda R.; Nietzel, Michael T. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Examined the relationship of instrumental and affectional behavioral events to short- and long-term marital satisfaction. Results showed a significant negative relationship between frequency of displeasurable instrumental events and ratings of marital satisfaction. The most important finding was the degree to which wives' self-esteem correlated…
Descriptors: Affection, Behavior Patterns, Correlation, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedFrank, Ellen; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Responses to a questionnaire pertaining to discrepancies between an individual's ideal and actual marital role behaviors and level of sexual satisfaction indicated lower levels of role strain in nonpatient couples. A higher level of role strain correlated with increased sexual dissatisfaction. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Correlation, Marital Instability, Marriage
Johnson, Stephen M.; Lobitz, Gretchen K. – 1974
Evaluated was the relationship of the personal and marital adjustment of 31 sets of parents to their own behavior as parents and the behavior problems of their children (mean age 7.7 years). Families who had been referred for behavioral counseling regarding child problems were given a diagnostic battery which included home observations as well as…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Child Rearing
