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Gender and conjugal differences in happiness.

L Lu1

  • 1Graduate Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, ROC. luolu@cc.kmu.edu.tw

The Journal of Social Psychology
|March 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Marital congruence in role experiences, like parental and spousal roles, positively impacts subjective well-being (SWB). Discrepancies, particularly in the worker role, were linked to lower SWB and husband happiness.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Well-being Research

Background:

  • Understanding marital dynamics is crucial for relationship satisfaction.
  • Subjective well-being (SWB) is influenced by various life roles and perceptions.
  • Conjugal congruence, or shared perceptions within a marriage, is a key factor in relationship quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between conjugal congruence in role experiences and subjective well-being (SWB).
  • To examine congruence across spousal, parental, filial, and worker roles.
  • To identify specific role discrepancies and their impact on marital well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A purposive sampling strategy was employed.
  • 222 community adults (111 married couples) in Taiwan participated.
  • Participants completed a research questionnaire assessing role experiences and SWB.

Main Results:

  • Conjugal congruence in role experiences was generally high and linked to higher SWB.
  • Significant congruence was observed in spousal, parental, and filial roles.
  • Discrepancies showed husbands prioritizing the worker role, while wives prioritized the parental role.

Conclusions:

  • Conjugal congruence in most role experiences positively correlates with marital and personal well-being.
  • Role discrepancies, especially in the worker role, are associated with disparities in SWB.
  • Addressing specific role congruence issues may enhance marital happiness, particularly for husbands.

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