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ERIC Number: EJ632169
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0192-6187
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The Association between Emotion Work Balance and Relationship Satisfaction of Couples Seeking Therapy.
Holm, Kristen E.; Werner-Wilson, Ronald J.; Cook, Alicia S.; Berger, Peggy S.
American Journal of Family Therapy, v29 n3 p193-205 May-Jun 2001
Emotion work refers to efforts made to enhance emotional well being and provide emotional support in a relationship. Data were collected from 63 couples seeking therapy to determine the relation between emotion work balance and relationship satisfaction. Results indicate both men and women are most satisfied with their relationship when levels of emotion work are approximately equal. (BF)
Descriptors: Adults, Family Work Relationship, Life Satisfaction, Marital Satisfaction, Marriage Counseling, Quality of Life, Quality of Working Life, Responses, Spouses, Well Being
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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