Perceptions of Parents' Marriage Predicting Marital Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of Attachment Behaviors. Issue 2 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alder, Meagan C.; Yorgason, Jeremy B.; Sandberg, Jonathan G.; Davis, Stephanie
• Is Part Of: Journal of couple & relationship therapy. Volume 17:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 146
• Page End: 164
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Attachment behaviors -- couples -- perception -- relationship quality; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Couples therapy -- Periodicals; 616.891562
• DOI: 10.1080/15332691.2017.1372834
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-2691

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study sought to examine the relationship between perception of parents' marriage, marital satisfaction, and attachment behaviors. Participants included 521 married couples taken from the RELATE project. Gender differences were found between husbands and wives perception of parents' marriage and marital satisfaction. Results also indicated that attachment behaviors were positively and significantly related to increased martial satisfaction for both husbands and wives. Additionally, attachment behaviors moderated the relationship between perception of parents' marriage and marital satisfaction. When perception of parents' marriage was negative but attachment behaviors were high, marital satisfaction increased. These findings underscore the importance attachment behaviors play in married relationships. Clinical implications and future research are discussed.