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Physical aggression and marital dysfunction: a longitudinal analysis.

E Lawrence1, T N Bradbury

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095-1563, USA. elawrenc@ucla.edu

Journal of Family Psychology : JFP : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43)
|April 27, 2001
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Physical aggression significantly predicts marital dysfunction. Aggressive couples experience more marital problems than nonaggressive ones, even when controlling for other factors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Marital adjustment is influenced by various factors.
  • The role of physical aggression in marital dysfunction requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of physical aggression on marital quality and stability.
  • To refine developmental models of marital dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 56 couples over 4 years.
  • Data collection on physical aggression, marital quality, and stability at 6-month intervals.

Main Results:

  • Marital dysfunction was more prevalent in aggressive couples (70%) compared to nonaggressive couples (38%).
  • Severely aggressive couples showed higher rates of dysfunction (93%) than moderately aggressive couples (46%).

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  • Physical aggression predicted marital outcomes independently of stressful events and negative communication.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physical aggression is a significant predictor of marital dysfunction.
    • Developmental models of marital dysfunction should incorporate the role of aggression.
    • Prevention programs for marital distress may benefit from distinguishing between aggressive and nonaggressive couples.