Challenges for Higher Education Couples in Commuter Marriages: Insights for Couples and Counselors Who Work with Them.

Magnuson, Sandy; Norem, Ken

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ERIC Number: EJ600846

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Challenges for Higher Education Couples in Commuter Marriages: Insights for Couples and Counselors Who Work with Them.

Magnuson, Sandy; Norem, Ken

Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, v7 n2 p125-34 Apr 1999

Focuses on the experiences of dual-career couples that maintain two homes to attain career satisfaction. Findings include support for the potential strength and satisfaction of commuting relationships. Trust, commitment, regular communication, and quality shared time were endorsed as factors contributing to successful distance marriages. (Author/GCP)

Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Dual Career Family, Job Satisfaction, Marital Satisfaction, Marriage, Trust (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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