This study explored the effects of spousal and self-disclosure on perceived marital satisfaction among Greek and Singaporean couples. The sample included 77 Singaporean couples and 116 Greek couples. APIM and multi-group modeling techniques were applied simultaneously. Results indicated that wife’s and husband’s self-disclosure were similarly able to predict their own marital satisfaction for both countries. Partner effects were different within and between the groups. With Singaporean couples, wife’s self-disclosure was significantly related to husband’s marital satisfaction, but husband’s self-disclosure did not influence wife’s satisfaction. Interestingly, the opposite pattern was revealed with Greek couples. Gender differences in self-disclosure were also examined.
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