Intimacy and Couple Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of Romantic Attachment

Dandurand, Cathy; Lafontaine, Marie‐France

doi:10.5539/ijps.v5n1p74

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“…Therefore, those couples who were satisfied with their marital life had significantly higher levels of intimacy than those without satisfaction or with a moderate level of marital satisfaction. Our results are consistent with the findings of other studies (1,22,31,(38)(39)(40). Given the fact that marital intimacy is about sharing excitements, hopes, and fears with the spouse, couples with higher marital satisfaction feel comfortable in sharing emotions and excitements and enjoy higher intimacy.…”

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Socio-Demographic Factors Predicting Marital Intimacy in a Sample of Iranian Couples: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kardan-Souraki

Khani

Hamzehgardeshi

et al. 2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: The lack of couples' intimacy is one of the main concerns of experts in the field of psychology and counseling. It is one of the most important causes of divorce. The 9th principle of International conference on population and development (ICPD) highlights the support of the family as the main unit of the society. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the socio-demographic factors predicting marital intimacy in a sample of Iranian couples. Objectives: The study aimed to determine the socio-demographic predictors of marital intimacy in couples. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 118 couples referring to healthcare settings. A random sampling method was used to recruit the couples. Data were collected using the socio-demographic questionnaire, the Bagarozzi's marital intimacy needs questionnaire, Barton's communication skills questionnaire, the Hazan and Shaver's adult attachment styles (1678) questionnaire, and the interpersonal conflict management style (ICMSI). The collected data were analyzed using inferential and descriptive statistics. Results: A statistically significant positive correlation was found in the mean of marital intimacy between men and women. The predictors of marital intimacy in men were the attachment style and communication skills. The predictors of marital intimacy in women were marital satisfaction, communication skills, and conflict resolution styles. Conclusions: Future interventions to improve marital intimacy in couples should consider the following factors: marital satisfaction, marital conflicts, duration of the marriage, communication skills, conflict resolution styles, and the attachment style. It is noted that counselors should attempt to provide appropriate care for couples with the consideration of the above-mentioned factors influencing their interactions and behaviors.

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confidence: 94%

“…It is the main reason for marriage (1)(2)(3). Intimacy is defined as the closeness, similarity and romantic or emotional personal relationship, which requires a deep understanding and perception of the other person for expressing thoughts and feelings (4).…”

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confidence: 99%

Socio-Demographic Factors Predicting Marital Intimacy in a Sample of Iranian Couples: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kardan-Souraki

Khani

Hamzehgardeshi

et al. 2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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“…These findings are resonant with recurrent findings that the spousal relationship can be a major source of support for parents of all ages (Antonucci et al, 2004; Dandurand & Lafontaine, 2013; Nelson, Kushlev, & Lyubomirsky, 2014; Strazdins & Broom, 2004). …”

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confidence: 68%

Who mothers mommy? Factors that contribute to mothers’ well-being.

Luthar¹,

Ciciolla²

2015

Developmental Psychology

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Developmental science is replete with studies on the impact of mothers on their children, but little is known about what might best help caregivers to function well themselves. In an initial effort to address this gap, we conducted an internet-based study of over 2,000 mostly well-educated mothers, seeking to illuminate salient risk and protective processes associated with their personal well-being. When women's feelings in the parenting role were considered along with dimensions of personal support as predictors, the latter set explained at least as much variance -- and often much more -- across dimensions of mothers’ personal well-being. Within the latter set of personal support predictors, findings showed that four had particularly robust links with mothers’ personal adjustment: Their feeling unconditionally loved, feeling comforted when in distress, authenticity in relationships, and satisfaction with friendships. Partner satisfaction had some associations with personal adjustment outcomes, but being married in itself had negligible effects. Findings are discussed in terms of implications for future research, and for interventions aimed at fostering resilience among mothers facing high level of stress in their role as parents.

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“…Some research on the type of everyday social interaction displayed by each attachment style found that avoidant individuals participate in fewer social activities, keep an affectional distance, and enjoy themselves less than individuals with other attachment styles (Bartholo-mew & Horowitz, 1991;Hazan & Shaver, 1987;Tidwell et al, 1996). Further studies have shown that the lower the level of emotional intimacy perceived by individuals scoring high on avoidant attachment, the greater their satisfaction in their relationship, unlike people scoring low on avoidance (Dandurand & Lafontaine, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Perceived Benefits and Costs of Romantic Relationships for Young People: Differences by Adult Attachment Style

Monteoliva

Calvo-Salguero

2016

The Journal of Psychology

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Bowlby's attachment theory suggested that the attachment experiences of early childhood influence adult approaches to close relationships. As a result of these experiences, the child develops typical mental schemas or internal working models. The aim of this study was to analyze how young people with different attachment styles perceive the benefits and costs involved in spending as much time as possible with their partner, and to determine whether their beliefs reflect the internal working models associated with their attachment style. A sample of 1,539 university students responded to the Relationship Questionnaire (Bartholomew & Horowith, 1991), and to a questionnaire about behavioral beliefs (perceived benefits and costs). Results show that young people with different attachment styles hold different beliefs about the consequences derived from engaging in a specific behavior in romantic relationships. Secure and preoccupied individuals perceived more benefits than costs associated with the behavior, whereas dismissing and fearful individuals perceived more costs than benefits. Furthermore, secure and preoccupied individuals rated those behavioral consequences leading to enhanced intimacy or closeness more positively than avoidant individuals, whereas dismissing individuals rated more negatively those consequences that involved a loss of independence. These results confirm that a congruity exists between the beliefs associated with the behavior studied and the internal working models related to each adult attachment style.

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Intimacy and Couple Satisfaction: The Moderating Role of Romantic Attachment

Cited by 42 publications

References 60 publications

Socio-Demographic Factors Predicting Marital Intimacy in a Sample of Iranian Couples: A Cross-Sectional Study

Socio-Demographic Factors Predicting Marital Intimacy in a Sample of Iranian Couples: A Cross-Sectional Study

Who mothers mommy? Factors that contribute to mothers’ well-being.

Perceived Benefits and Costs of Romantic Relationships for Young People: Differences by Adult Attachment Style

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