How Important is Marital Fairness Over the Lifespan?.

Traupmann, Jane; Hatfield, Elaine

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ERIC Number: EJ291027

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Publication Date: 1983

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How Important is Marital Fairness Over the Lifespan?

Traupmann, Jane; Hatfield, Elaine

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v17 n2 p89-101 1983

Examined equity in marriage in 400 middle-aged and older married women who described equity at eight points across their lifespan. Results suggested women begin a marriage with a sense of overbenefit, move into a period of underbenefit during their middle years, and feel fairly treated in late middle age. (JAC)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Females, Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Satisfaction, Middle Aged Adults, Older Adults, Social Exchange Theory

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