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Nerea Jiménez-Picón1, Joaquín-Salvador Lima-Rodríguez2, Marta Lima-Serrano2
1Centro Universitario de Enfermería de Cruz Roja de Sevilla, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, España.
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|July 24, 2017
Summary
This study found that perceived social support and family life cycle stage significantly predict conjugal adjustment in couples. Understanding these factors can help improve marital relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Conjugal adjustment is crucial for relationship stability.
- Family dynamics and life events can impact marital satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between various family variables and conjugal adjustment.
- To identify predictors of marital satisfaction in heterosexual couples.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional correlational study involving 369 heterosexual couples in Seville, Spain.
- Utilized self-report questionnaires including the Dyadic Adjustment Scale and measures of perceived social support and stressful life events.
- Employed descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation and multivariate regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Conjugal adjustment was significantly associated with years of marriage, family life cycle stage, stage transitions, and perceived social support.
- Perceived social support (r=.44) and family life cycle stage were significant predictors of conjugal adjustment.
- The regression model explained 21% of the variance in conjugal adjustment (R²=.21).
Conclusions:
- Perceived social support and family life cycle stage are key factors influencing conjugal adjustment.
- Primary care settings can play a role in assessing couples and providing support.
- Identifying these variables can inform interventions to enhance marital relationships.
Keywords:
Ajuste conyugalConjugal adjustmentConjugal subsystemFamiliaFamilyFamily systems theorySubsistema conyugalTeoría de los sistemas familiaresMore Related Videos
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