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Couple resilience assessment and related constructs: A systematic review
Jaume Grané-Morcillo1, Xavier López-I-Martín1, Judith Lorente-De-Sanz1
1Blanquerna, Couple and Family Research Group, Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences, Universitat Ramon Llull.
Summary
Couple resilience (CR) is underexplored. This review identified key strengths like cohesion and communication, linking them to relationship well-being, but noted a need for more relationally focused research.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Relationship Science
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Couple resilience (CR) is a critical but underexplored aspect of romantic relationships.
- Understanding the factors that contribute to relationship strength and longevity is essential for mental health and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize existing research on couple resilience (CR).
- To explore the conceptualization, operationalization, measurement, and related constructs of CR.
- To identify key strengths that foster resilience in romantic relationships.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted across five major databases.
- Included empirical studies published in English or Spanish focusing on resilience in romantic relationships.
- Employed inductive thematic analysis guided by the Resilience Portfolio Model and assessed study quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.
Main Results:
- Thirty-one studies were included, identifying 73 related constructs, with cohesion, dyadic coping, and communication being most frequent.
- Identified strengths were linked to adaptive outcomes, including relationship satisfaction and well-being.
- A predominant reliance on individual-level assessments was noted, highlighting a need for more dyadic-level research and a gap concerning intimate partner violence.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for enhanced conceptual clarity and consistent measurement in couple resilience research.
- Key identified strengths have implications for developing interventions to foster CR, particularly after adversity.
- Future research should prioritize relationally grounded approaches and address the under-researched area of CR in the context of intimate partner violence.
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