2016
DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2016.1215526
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Understanding the meaning of marital relationship quality among couples in peri-urban Ethiopia

Abstract: This study explores the meaning of marital relationship quality (MRQ) among couples in peri-urban Ethiopia. We examined the factor structure of MRQ by assessing the reliability and validity of four validated western scales capturing domains of trust, commitment, satisfaction and communication through exploratory factor analysis. Although most of the items of the original western scales were relevant for the study population, the domains did not mirror the original western scales and varied by gender. Interesti… Show more

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“…Proses adaptasi psikologi pada seorang ibu sudah di mulai sejak dia hamil. Kehamilan dan persalinan merupakan peristiwa yang normal terjadi dalam hidup, namun banyak ibu yang mengalami stres yang signifikan (John et al, 2017).…”
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“…Proses adaptasi psikologi pada seorang ibu sudah di mulai sejak dia hamil. Kehamilan dan persalinan merupakan peristiwa yang normal terjadi dalam hidup, namun banyak ibu yang mengalami stres yang signifikan (John et al, 2017).…”
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“…Couples relationship quality was measured using a multidimensional scale that included four subscales: commitment, dyadic trust, dyadic satisfaction and constructive communication (Table 3) (28) . A detailed discussion of these subscales can be found in John et al, with references to the original studies, mostly in developed regions, where each scale was validated (29) . The combined multi-dimensional scale has previously been used in multiple African countries and has not yet been validated in South Asia.…”
Section: Couples Relationship Qualitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[38][39][40][41] Trust, a fundamental factor in marital relationships, is critical to improving intimacy and marital quality, and even marital longevity. [42][43] Recent research has suggested that a high level of interpersonal trust predicts positive physical and mental health outcomes. [38] Trust has also been shown to be central to recovery from CSA in adulthood both within and without mental health services, as well as a sign of recovery.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%