Cognitive Coping Strategies of Newlyweds Adjusting to Marriage

Economic pressure and health and weight management behaviors in African American couples: A family stress perspective

“…Perhaps, spouses did not internalize their partners’ perceptions of economic pressure or depression. Previous research has noted that newly married couples are more likely to focus on the positives of their spouse and generate positive illusions (Hall and Adams, 2011; Murray et al, 1996). Or, much like spousal satisfaction, the highly affectionate nature of newlywed relationships may diminish the association between negative antecedents and spousal behavioral outcomes (Huston and Chorost, 1994).…”

Psychological Components for Marital Distress and Divorce in Newlywed Indian Couples

“…Learning from newlywed couples-especially those with an overall negative marital experience-yields information that can be incorporated into premarital and early marital intervention efforts designed to bolster newly established marriages. Prior research has exposed that some couples decline in satisfaction more rapidly than others (Levenson & Gottman, 1985;McNulty & Karney, 2004), and indeed newlyweds must be able to learn to manage their distress in ways that maintain a higher level of satisfaction for a longer period of time (Hall & Adams, 2011). Therefore, this research has important implications for identifying how the transition to marriage and early marital affairs contributed to challenges faced by newlywed contemporary couples.…”

Hubungan Antara Gaya Resolusi Konflik dan Kepuasan Pernikahan pada Remaja yang Telah Menikah

“…Munculnya konflik dapat dimulai sejak periode awal pernikahan, mengingat masa ini merupakan masa tahap penyesuaian pasangan suami istri dengan ekspektasi dalam kehidupan pernikahan (Hall & Adams, 2011). Konflik juga semakin rentan muncul saat pasutri memasuki tahap menjadi orang tua (Mitnick, Heyman, & Smith, 2012), dan sebagainya.…”