Applying the Relational Turbulence Model to the Empty-Nest Transition
Sources of Relationship Change, Relational Uncertainty, and Interference from Partners
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12755366 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mary E Nagy (Bloomsburg University, corresponding author), J A Thei (0000-0001-7991-7791, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 280-300 |
| Publication date | 2013-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Family Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1526-7431 • E-ISSN: 1532-7698 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15267431.2013.823430 |
| OpenAlex | W1976928404 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 42 |
This study employs the relational turbulence model to identify common issues facing married couples during the transition to the empty-nest phase of marriage. We surveyed 100 individuals who were part of 50 couples who had recently entered the empty-nest phase of their relationship to identify themes of relationship change (RQ1), relational uncertainty (RQ2), and interference from partners (RQ3) during the empty-nest transition. Results revealed five themes of relationship change: (a) increased couple time, (b) reduced structure provides increased freedom, (c) increased communication, (d) increased privacy, and (e) new beginnings. Four themes of relational uncertainty were identified: (a) new roles and identities, (b) dependency anxiety, (c) love and intimacy, and (d) growing older. Four themes of partner interference were also found: (a) relationship facilitation, (b) guilt, (c) forced activity, and (d) household chores. Our findings suggest that the relational turbulence model may be a useful tool for understanding the relationship challenges faced by couples during late-life transitions
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| Unique citing works | 24 |
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| Citations per year | 1,85 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2026 (14) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 23 |