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Tag: Marriage
A ‘thank you’ goes a long way in family relationships
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have previously explored the positive impact of perceived gratitude from romantic partners for couples’ relationship quality. In a new study, they show the benefits of perceived gratitude also apply to parent-child relationships and can promote individuals’ mental health.
Opting out or left out? The gendered determinants of marriage in South Korea
Abstract Objective This study examines the determinants of marriage decline in South Korea, a representative case of the “demographic crisis” sweeping East Asia. Background The major theories accounting for marriage and family trends are for the most part based on…
Adult sibling relationships: The impact of cohabitation, marriage, separation, and childbearing
Abstract Objective This study explores how life transitions, such as cohabitation, marriage, separation/divorce, and childbearing, affect three dimensions of full-sibling relationships (contact, intimacy, and conflict). Background Sibling relationships shape family dynamics and context, providing enduring support and affection as the…
Cohabiting couple’s economic organization and marriage patterns across social classes
Abstract Objective Empirically examine whether different economic theories of marriage formation predict the transition from cohabitation to marriage differently across social classes. Background Less-educated individuals marry their cohabiting partners at lower rates than their college-educated peers, but the reasons for…
Theorizing White heteropatriarchal supremacy, marriage fundamentalism, and the mechanisms that maintain family inequality
Abstract In this article, I draw upon critical feminist and intersectional frameworks to delineate an overarching orientation to structural oppression and unequal power relations that advantages White heteropatriarchal nuclear families (WHNFs) and marginalizes others as a function of family structure…
Marriage, cohabitation, and institutional context: Household specialization among same-sex and different-sex couples
Abstract Objective This study examines how marriage-cohabitation gaps in household specialization (labor supply and earnings) vary across institutional contexts for same-sex couples (SSCs) and different-sex couples (DSCs) in Canada. Background Prior research suggests that marriage-cohabitation gaps are smaller in contexts…
The educational diffusion of divorce: The role of gender and context
Abstract Objective This study examines the educational diffusion of divorce in Europe and the role of women’s decision-making therein. Background As the contextual barriers to divorce have lowered, the divorce rates of less-educated women have increased in many societies. Changes…
Fatherhood fast facts: BGSU experts available for interviews ahead of Father’s Day weekend
With Father’s Day happening this weeknd, researchers from the renowned National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University are offering fast facts regarding fatherhood in America: The average age of a man when they first become a father is…
How intergenerational estrangement matters for maternal and adult children’s health
Abstract Objective We compare maternal and adult child health outcomes across (1) estranged (i.e., no contact, or low contact and low quality), (2) socially positive (i.e., high quality, moderate to high contact), and (3) socially negative (i.e., high contact but low quality) maternal–adult child relationships. Background…
There’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to addressing men’s health issues globally
At a time when health resources are at a premium and need to be wisely allocated, health professionals must find points within men’s lives when it makes the most sense to intervene and advocate for preventive care for promoting better health outcomes.
Your unsupportive partner is physically stressing you out, new research reveals
Couples feel more understood and cared for when their partners show positive support skills – and it’s evidenced by levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body – according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
New GW Research Identifies What to Say to Someone After Experiencing a Broken Marriage Engagement
New study describes the helpful, and not so helpful ways, to offer social support to those who recently ended a marriage engagement.
Married couples who merge finances may be happier, stay together longer
The Beatles famously sang, “Money can’t buy me love,” but married couples who manage their finances together may love each other longer, according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
FSU social psychologist awarded U.S. Army grant to study military couples
America’s military servicemembers are often asked to put their personal lives on hold to serve their country at home and abroad, a sacrifice that can strain marital relationships. Now, a Florida State University social psychologist has received a grant from the U.
High risk of divorce after TBI? Not necessarily, study suggests
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a major impact on the lives of affected patients and families. But it doesn’t necessarily lead to an increased risk of marital instability, as two-thirds of patients with TBI are still married to the same partner 10 years after their injury, reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR). The official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America, JHTR is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Married same-sex couples more likely to raise kids over cohabiting ones, according to new BGSU research
When it comes to same-sex couples raising children, married couples are more likely to be raising children than cohabiting ones, according to new research by Bowling Green State University.
Shared religious experiences bring couples together
Couples that pray together stay together. It’s a common religious saying, but a new study from the University of Georgia is giving the proverb some scientific credence.
Marital conflict causes loneliness, health problems
Couples that clash often are more likely to experience feelings of loneliness and poorer physical health, according to new University of Georgia research.
When it comes to happiness, what’s love got to do with it?
How accurate was William Shakespeare when he said, “‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,”? Researchers from Michigan State University conducted one of the first studies of its kind to quantify the happiness of married, formerly married and single people at the end of their lives to find out just how much love and marriage played into overall well-being.
Women’s communication shapes division of labor in household
A new study led a team that analyzed the role that communication plays in the division of household labor. They found that partner communication is the most important factor linking the division of household labor to satisfaction in the relationship. But the way that the partners’ communication matters depends on gender.
A satisfying romantic relationship may improve breast cancer survivors’ health
Breast cancer survivors in romantic relationships who feel happy and satisfied with their partners may be at lower risk for a host of health problems, new research suggests.
Pandemic Effects on Marriage and Relationships
Expert commentary from Paula Pietromonaco, professor emerita at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, whose primary research focus is to understand the processes through which interactions in marital relationships shape each partner’s emotional and physical health. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/backgrounders/backgrounder-marriage-and-relationships.html What does psychological science say…
Love Under Lockdown: How Couples Can Cope During COVID-19
For many, love has long been associated with flowers, candy, and counting down the hours until they see their crush or significant other again. During the age of coronavirus? Just like every other part of life, the mechanics of romance have changed. Newly dating partners are longing for one another after weeks apart due to the quarantine; longtime cohabitating and married couples are spending more time together than ever, deepening bonds for many while some could use a breather from seeing their (not so) loved one’s face.
Feeling obligated can impact relationships during social distancing
In a time where many are practicing social distancing from the outside world, people are relying on their immediate social circles more than usual. Does a sense of obligation — from checking on parents to running an errand for an elderly neighbor — benefit or harm a relationship? A Michigan State University study found the sweet spot between keeping people together and dooming a relationship.
A happy partner leads to a healthier future
Research found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
For Valentine’s Day, 5 Tips for a Better Relationship
Frank Provenzano, a Furman University instructor in psychology and a clinical psychologist for more than 40 years, offers five key relationships tips for any intimate partnership.