Relational Maintenance Behavior as a Predictor of Marital Satisfaction in Commuter Marriage

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ID21484313
AuthorsYolanda Theresia Pasaribu (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia), Retha Arjadi (0000-0001-7867-8557, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Year2023
Volume50
Issue1
Pages104
Publication date2023-04-28
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJurnal Psikologi (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0215-8884 • E-ISSN: 2460-867X
PublisherUniversitas Gadjah Mada (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.22146/jpsi.72905
OpenAlexW4367623741
LanguageEN
References cited17

This study aims to examine the predictive role of Relationship Maintenance Behavior and its strategies (positivity, understanding, self-disclosure, relationship talk, assurances, sharing tasks, social network) on marriage satisfaction among commuter marriage couples. Instruments used included the Relational Maintenance Behavior (self-reported and partner-reported) to see the use of RMB strategies, and the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) to see the marriage satisfaction. Data were collected from 152 individuals who participated in commuter marriage, aged below 38, and have been married for less than 13 years (the adjusting type). Finding reveals that both the use of Relationship Maintenance Behavior and perception of partner’s use of Relationship Maintenance Behavior significantly predict marriage satisfaction in commuter marriage. Specifically, the Relationship Maintenance strategy that significantly predicts marital satisfaction is positivity, and the Relationship Maintenance strategies used by the partner that significantly predict marital satisfaction are shared task and positivity

Geography · Marital relationship · Perception · Relationship maintenance · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Marriage and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Social Psychology

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