Desperate Housewives? Communication Difficulties and the Dynamics of Marital (un)Happiness [PDF]
This paper develops a model of marital dissolution based on communication difficulties. The quality of a marriage depends on the proximity of an action to a target. The target is unknown, and must be learned over time.
Peter Thompson
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The nature of intimacy: a qualitative study of five couples : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University [PDF]
, 1992 This study takes a qualitative approach to facilitate five couples describing their experiences of intimacy. Transcribed interviews were analysed for recurring themes and processes.
Salisbury, Robyn M
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Takeover Vulnerability and the Discipline of ESG Overinvestment
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT While takeovers serve a disciplinary role by replacing inefficient managers, the threat of takeovers may compel firms to divert attention from Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts as a strategic response to external pressure, especially when such firms are already overinvesting in ESG.
Abongeh Tunyi +2 more
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Some further evidence against the Trivers Willard hypothesis in homo sapiens [PDF]
The Trivers Willard hypothesis – that higher maternal quality is associated with a higher sex ratio – is tested using a large population survey from 12 European countries. Several outcomes are studied, the proportion of children born who are male and the
Kevin Denny
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Public Perceptions of Marital Rape: Does Level of Force Used Have an Impact?
Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Research indicates that marital rape is viewed by the public as less harmful to a victim than stranger/acquaintance rape. The aim of the study is to extend the research conducted by Robinson in 2017, investigating how levels of force influence perceptions of marital rape.
Leanne Hanney, Amy Shelford, Andy Guppy
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Association between Sexual Function and Marital Relationship in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
Journal of Tehran University Heart Center, 2015 Background: Patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) may report difficulties with sexual function and marital relationship. However, there is a dearth of studies focusing on the association between these aspects in IHD patients.
Shervin Assari +3 more
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The Impact of Marital Quality as Older Couples Adjust to Dementia Onset. [PDF]
J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci, 2022 Huo M, Kim K, Han SH.
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Are Women In Lomé Getting Their Desired Methods Of Contraception? Understanding Provider Bias From Restrictions To Choice. [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Despite improvements in contraception availability, women face persistent barriers that compromise reproductive autonomy and informed choice.
Koffi, Tekou +4 more
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Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Volume 24, Issue 2, Page 632-654, March 2025.ABSTRACT Existing research examines the relationship between personal life shocks and financial well‐being primarily through the lens of objective markers of the individual's financial situation (e.g., liquidity). Little attention has been paid to the relative roles of these objective markers and more intuitive or affect‐based factors in how an ...
Jordan Bell +2 more
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Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background In‐prison treatment of persons who committed sexual offences often showed nonsignificant, small or sometimes even negative effects, particularly in sexual recidivism. Various reasons for this situation seem to be relatively short and standardised group‐based programmes, isolated implementations and insufficient attention to context ...
Friedrich Lösel, Eva Link, Lena C. Carl
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