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Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue explicar la estabilidad marital a partir de la diferenciación del yo y el ajuste diádico. Se contó con 262 participantes colombianos, hombres y mujeres con matrimonio civil o religioso, a quienes se les informaron las consideraciones éticas del estudio. Se aplicaron los instrumentos de Diferenciación del Sí Mismo, la escala de Ajuste Diádico e Inestabilidad Marital. Se corrieron ANOVAS, análisis de correlación y dos modelos de análisis de regresión lineal múltiple. Los resultados indicaron que los hombres muestran mayor reactividad emocional que las mujeres y que las personas con matrimonio civil se fusionan más y presentan menor nivel de consenso que las de matrimonio religioso. De acuerdo con los resultados de las correlaciones, en cuanto al sexo y tipo de unión, se encontró que a mayor ajuste diádico, mayor estabilidad marital. La cohesión es la dimensión que mejor explica la estabilidad marital, seguida de la satisfacción diádica.
Abstract The objective of this research project was to explain marital stability on the basis of differentiation of self and dyadic adjustment. Participants were 262 Colombian men and women with civil or religious marriage, who were informed of the ethical aspects of the study. Differentiation of Self Inventory and the Dyadic Adjustment and Marital Instability Scale were applied. anova tests were run, as well as correlation analyses and two multiple linear regression models. Results indicated that men show a greater emotional reactivity than women, and that persons who had a civil marriage bonded more and presented a lower level of consensus than those with religious marriages. According to the results regarding correlations related to sex and type of union, a greater dyadic adjustment led to greater marital stability. Cohesion is the dimension that best explains marital stability, followed by dyadic satisfaction.
Resumo O objetivo desta pesquisa foi explicar a estabilidade conjugal a partir da diferenciação do eu e do ajuste diádico. O estudo contou com a participação de 262 colombianos, homens e mulheres, com casamento civil ou religioso, que foram informados das considerações éticas do estudo. Instrumentos de Diferenciação do Eu, a Escala de Ajuste Diádico e a Instabilidade Marital foram aplicados. anovas, análise de correlação e dois modelos de análise de regressão linear múltipla foram executados. Os resultados indicaram que os homens mostram maior reatividade emocional do que as mulheres e que as pessoas com casamento civil estão mais unidas e têm um nível de consenso mais baixo do que as do casamento religioso. De acordo com os resultados das correlações, em termos de sexo e tipo de união, constatou-se que quanto maior o ajuste diádico, maior a estabilidade conjugal. A coesão é a dimensão que melhor explica a estabilidade conjugal, seguida pela satisfação diádica.
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OBJECTIVES: In recent decades, due to the high prevalence of divorce in numerous countries and the detrimental aftermath thereof, it has become increasingly important to study the components of marital stability. The current study explored fundamental protective factors in long-term marriage through a systematic review.METHODS: Searches for relevant publications were conducted in Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Magiran, and Scientific Information Database from their inception through January 30, 2019. Through the keyword search, 1,706 articles were found, of which 25 articles remained after screening based on the eligibility criteria.RESULTS: The extracted protective factors associated with marital stability in long-term marriage were classified as interpersonal and intrapersonal. Notable extracted factors included spirituality and religion, commitment, sexual relationship, communication, children, love and attachment, intimacy, and conflict resolution approach. These findings show that some aspects of relationships, such as commitment, act to preserve the pillars of marriage in critical situations, while other aspects, such as intimacy, help to construct marital identity and satisfaction.CONCLUSIONS: The identified components of marital stability are structures that enhance a couple's identity and sense of togetherness. Identifying the specific aspects of marital relationships that contribute to marital stability may help specialists and researchers to target specific types of marital interaction that may enhance the happiness and longevity of relationships, thereby preventing avoidable divorces.
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Child , Humans , Divorce , Happiness , Longevity , Love , Marriage , Mass Screening , Negotiating , Prevalence , Protective Factors , Specialization , SpiritualityABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: In recent decades, due to the high prevalence of divorce in numerous countries and the detrimental aftermath thereof, it has become increasingly important to study the components of marital stability. The current study explored fundamental protective factors in long-term marriage through a systematic review. METHODS: Searches for relevant publications were conducted in Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Magiran, and Scientific Information Database from their inception through January 30, 2019. Through the keyword search, 1,706 articles were found, of which 25 articles remained after screening based on the eligibility criteria. RESULTS: The extracted protective factors associated with marital stability in long-term marriage were classified as interpersonal and intrapersonal. Notable extracted factors included spirituality and religion, commitment, sexual relationship, communication, children, love and attachment, intimacy, and conflict resolution approach. These findings show that some aspects of relationships, such as commitment, act to preserve the pillars of marriage in critical situations, while other aspects, such as intimacy, help to construct marital identity and satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: The identified components of marital stability are structures that enhance a couple’s identity and sense of togetherness. Identifying the specific aspects of marital relationships that contribute to marital stability may help specialists and researchers to target specific types of marital interaction that may enhance the happiness and longevity of relationships, thereby preventing avoidable divorces.
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Child , Humans , Divorce , Happiness , Longevity , Love , Marriage , Mass Screening , Negotiating , Prevalence , Protective Factors , Specialization , SpiritualityABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study was designed to identify whether alcohol use predicts marital stability and to investigate the mediating effects of marital communication and social support in international married Korean men who lived in a rural area. METHODS: The participants were 200 of the international married men. The data were collected during June, 2010. The instruments were Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), Marital Instability (MI), Marital Communication (MC), Social Support (SS). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: The mean score for AUDIT was 9.6, and alcohol use was negatively correlated with marital stability, marital communication and social support. We also found that marital communication fully mediated the association between alcohol use and marital stability, while social support did not mediate this association. CONCLUSION: The outcomes of this study indicates a need to develop intervention strategies and education programs that include emphasis on moderate drinking and communication skills for couples in international marriages.