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Anxiety disorders and marital satisfaction
Petra Kasalova1, Jan Prasko1, Michaela Holubova1
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Palacky Olomouc, University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Neuro Endocrinology Letters
|March 6, 2018
Summary
Anxiety disorders negatively impact family life and marital relationships. The connection is bidirectional, with relationship issues triggering anxiety and anxiety worsening relationship dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Anxiety disorders significantly burden patients and their families, affecting daily functioning and potentially leading to marital dysfunction.
- Limited research exists on the specific impact of anxiety disorders on marital relationships and partnerships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the intricate relationship between anxiety disorders and marital/partner dynamics.
- To understand how anxiety disorders affect family functioning and communication.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus (1990-2017).
- Inclusion of relevant articles found in reviews.
- Keywords: anxiety disorders, marital problems, marital conflicts, partnership, family functioning, communication.
Main Results:
- Relationship dissatisfaction can trigger or exacerbate anxiety disorders, and vice versa.
- Anxiety can lead to guilt, inferiority, and controlling behaviors within the relationship.
- These dynamics contribute to marital problems and disrupt overall family functioning.
Conclusions:
- The link between anxiety disorders and family relationships is bidirectional.
- Psychological distress impacts relationships, while partner attitudes significantly influence anxiety levels.
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