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Interpersonal Perception of Time-Use Patterns in Romantic Relationships: Protocol for the IP-COUPLES Study
Romain Bertrand1,2, Brenda Vrkljan3, Nicolas Kühne1
1Network "Human Occupation and Health", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HETSL | HES-SO), Lausanne, Switzerland.
JMIR Research Protocols
|May 4, 2021
Summary
This study explores how couples perceive their time use in shared and individual activities. Findings will help understand relationship satisfaction and mutuality through activity congruence.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Relationship Science
Background:
- Perceptual congruence, or agreement between partners, is key in relationships.
- While adjustment to activities is studied, perceived time use in activities remains unexplored.
- This study addresses the gap by examining perceptual congruence in partners' time use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine similarities and differences in perceptual congruence for independent and joint activities.
- To examine the association between independent and joint activities regarding time use congruence.
- To assess the strength of this association in romantic couples.
Main Methods:
- 100 couples from Western Switzerland participated in a descriptive observational study.
- The Life Balance Inventory (LBI) measured perceptions of time use and satisfaction.
- Data were analyzed using independent t-tests and Pearson correlations.
Main Results:
- Data collection occurred between June 2020 and October 2021.
- Analysis and results presentation are anticipated in 2022.
- Specific findings on perceptual congruence are pending.
Conclusions:
- This is the first study to investigate perceived time-use patterns among romantic couples.
- Understanding interpersonal time-use perceptions is crucial for relationship satisfaction.
- This research provides a foundation for exploring mutuality and satisfaction in relationships.
Keywords:
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