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Dyadic Coping, Dyadic Coping Based Gratitude (DC-G), and Relationship Satisfaction in Pakistani Couples
Sultan Shujja1, Guy Bodenmann2, Ashley K Randall3
1University of Sargodha (Pakistan).
The Spanish Journal of Psychology
|December 2, 2022
Summary
Dyadic coping-based gratitude (DC-G) strengthens marital satisfaction by mediating positive relationship behaviors. This gratitude acts as a key link between partners
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Dyadic coping (DC) involves partners working together to manage stress.
- Dyadic coping-based gratitude (DC-G) is an appreciation for a partner's supportive behaviors.
- Understanding the interplay between DC, DC-G, and relationship satisfaction is crucial for marital well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mediating role of DC-G in the relationship between DC and marital satisfaction.
- To examine the actor-actor and cross-partner effects within the DC-G mediation model.
- To explore cultural and religious implications for marital relationships in Pakistan.
Main Methods:
- Actor-partner interdependent mediation model.
- Purposive sampling of 300 Pakistani married couples.
- Mediation analysis to test the proposed model.
Main Results:
- DC-G partially mediated the association between DC and relationship satisfaction.
- The indirect effects of actor-actor DC on relationship satisfaction via DC-G were stronger than cross-partner effects.
- Positive dyadic coping significantly predicted relationship satisfaction through the mediating role of gratitude.
Conclusions:
- Dyadic coping-based gratitude is a significant mediator enhancing relationship satisfaction in Pakistani couples.
- The findings highlight the importance of mutual appreciation within marriage, particularly in collectivistic and religious contexts.
- Interventions promoting DC-G could foster stronger marital bonds and satisfaction.
Keywords:
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