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Peer reviewedGreen, Robert G. – Journal of Divorce, 1983
Tested the usefulness of Lewis's and Spanier's theory of marital quality and marital stability for the prediction of divorce adjustment, in a study of 216 recently divorced persons. The quality of the marriage, external pressure to remain married, and level of alternative attractions were all useful predictors. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Divorce, Marital Instability
Peer reviewedThompson, Linda; Spanier, Graham B. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1983
Examined the circumstances surrounding marriage termination in relation to the aftermath of marital separation. Collected data from a nonprobability sample of 205 individuals. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that 41 percent of the variance in acceptance of marital termination can be explained by marital history variables. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Divorce, Emotional Adjustment, Family Attitudes, Marital Instability
Peer reviewedArgyle, Michael; Furnham, Adrian – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1983
Rated 15 sources of satisfaction and 15 sources of conflict for nine relationships of adults (N=52). Results showed three clear satisfaction factors (instrumental reward, emotional support, shared interests) and two conflict factors (emotional conflict, criticism). Shared interests seemed to be a universal satisfaction source. (WAS)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship
