Application of a Behavioral Model of Marriage in Predicting Relationship Satisfaction of Couples Planning Marriage.

Markman, Howard J.

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Publication Date: 1979-Aug

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Application of a Behavioral Model of Marriage in Predicting Relationship Satisfaction of Couples Planning Marriage.

Markman, Howard J.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v47 n4 p743-49 Aug 1979

Applied a behavioral model of marriage to premarital couples to assess predictive validity of an exchange measure. Results provide evidence that unrewarding communication patterns precede development of relationship distress. Implications for the behavioral model of marriage and development of programs designed to prevent marital distress are discussed. (Author)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Instability, Models, Predictive Validity, Speech Communication, Spouses

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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