The Association Between Spousal Initiator Tendency and Partner Marital Satisfaction: Some Moderating Effects of Supportive Communication Values

This study explored connections between initiator tendency (the propensity to initiate relationship discussions with spouses), value placed on supportive communication, and partner satisfaction. We predicted that supportive communication values would moderate the association between initiator tenden...

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Published in:The American journal of family therapy 2014-03, Vol.42 (2), p.141-152
Main Authors: Burleson, Brant R., Denton, Wayne H.
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Attitude surveys
Communication
Couples
Husbands
Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction
Marital Satisfaction
Marriage counseling
Satisfaction
Spouses
Values
Wives
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Wives
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