Cultural Values, Self-Disclosure, and Conflict Tactics as Predictors of Marital Satisfaction Among Singaporean Husbands and Wives. (April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Quek, Karen Mui-Teng; Fitzpatrick, Jacki
• Is Part Of: Family journal. Volume 21:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 208
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2013-04
• Subjects: Singapore -- collectivism -- individualism -- self-disclosure -- conflict tactics; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Family counseling -- Periodicals; Marriage counseling -- Periodicals; 616.8915605
• DOI: 10.1177/1066480712466822
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-4807

Abstract

In the present study, we examined the relationship between marital satisfaction and cultural value orientations (e.g., collectivism–individualism), self-disclosure, and conflict tactics (e.g., exit and loyalty) among Singaporean couples. A total of 160 individuals (80 husbands and 80 wives) participated in this study. The results indicated that self-disclosure and exit conflict tactics were strong predictors of couples' marital satisfaction. Collectivism which has a significant association with loyalty conflict tactics impacts husbands' satisfaction. In contrast, neither collectivism nor individualism was related to wives' satisfaction. Implications for future study and clinical practice were discussed.