Relationship Satisfaction: Impact and Consequences for Women's Emotional Health and Treatment

Authors: Wright C.I.¹; Busby D.M.²

Source: Contemporary Family Therapy, Volume 19, Number 3, September 1997 , pp. 443-460(18)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This study uses feminist theory to examine the variables of relationship length and relationship satisfaction as predicators of both self-esteem and emotional functioning for women. Using a national sample of data gathered from 1,257 female survey respondents this study found significant relationships between emotional functioning, self-esteem, and self-reported relationship satisfaction which was supported by regression testing and path analysis. In addition, a significant negative relationship was noted between a woman's self-esteem and her with-holding of verbalized displeasure or disagreement with her partner. Implications for women in therapy were discussed.

Keywords: relationship satisfaction; feminism; self-esteem; women in therapy

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Supervisor of the Family Therapy Program, Maternal Child Health Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, New York, 13208 2: Associate professor, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, 13244-1250

Publication date: 1997-09-01