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Perceived equity and intimacy in marriage
J H Larson1, C H Hammond, J M Harper
1Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|November 5, 1998
Summary
Perceived inequity in marriage negatively impacts wives
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Marital intimacy is crucial for relationship satisfaction.
- Perceived equity within a marriage can influence relationship dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between perceived inequity and marital intimacy in newly married couples.
- To identify specific dimensions of intimacy affected by inequity.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-six couples married ≤5 years were surveyed.
- Equity was measured using the Walster global measure.
- Marital intimacy was assessed using the Waring Intimacy Questionnaire (WIQ), covering overall intimacy, compatibility, identity, and expressiveness.
Main Results:
- Perceived inequity was linked to lower overall intimacy, compatibility, identity, and expressiveness in wives.
- No significant associations were found between inequity and intimacy for husbands.
- Wives in inequitable relationships reported lower identity scores compared to husbands.
Conclusions:
- Perceived inequity disproportionately affects wives' marital intimacy.
- Findings suggest potential targets for marriage therapy to address equity and intimacy issues.