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Marital intimacy and self-disclosure.

E M Waring, G J Chelune

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |March 1, 1983
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    Self-disclosure significantly impacts marital intimacy, with specific behaviors explaining over 50% of variance in key dimensions like identity and expressiveness. This research highlights the crucial role of open communication in relationship quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Relationship Science

    Background:

    • Marital intimacy is a complex construct influenced by various interpersonal dynamics.
    • Understanding the specific behavioral correlates of intimacy is crucial for relationship research and therapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantitatively analyze the relationship between micro-level self-disclosing behaviors and qualitative aspects of marital intimacy.
    • To identify which dimensions of self-disclosure predict specific facets of marital intimacy.

    Main Methods:

    • Employed the Self-Disclosure Coding System (SDCS) for microanalysis of self-disclosing behaviors in 20 couples.
    • Utilized stepwise multiple regression to correlate SDCS scores with 12 intimacy dimensions from the Victoria Hospital Intimacy Interview.

    Main Results:

    • Self-disclosure predicted multiple intimacy dimensions, with R-values ranging from .357 to .853.
    • Dimensions such as Expressiveness, Compatibility, Behavior, and Identity showed strong correlations with self-disclosure, with over 50% variance explained in some cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-disclosing behavior is a significant determinant of marital intimacy, though not synonymous with it.
    • Findings underscore the clinical relevance of communication patterns in fostering relationship depth and satisfaction.

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