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Peer reviewedPaden, Shelley L.; Buehler, Cheryl – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1995
The direct and moderating effects of coping mechanisms used by 314 spouses in dual-income marriages were examined. The direct effects of coping on well-being were minimal; however, coping moderated several effects of role conflict and role overload on spouse's well-being. (JPS)
Descriptors: Coping, Dual Career Family, Employed Women, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLee, Gary R. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1988
Predicted that marital satisfaction would be higher in later stages of life cycle because of diminishing demands of nonmarital roles. Data from 2,327 older married persons showed that departure of children was associated with higher levels of marital satisfaction; other hypotheses based on role overload theory received no support and were…
Descriptors: Marital Satisfaction, Older Adults, Role Conflict, Role Perception
