Accumulated Stress of Life Changes and Interpersonal Effectiveness in the Family.

Imig, David R.

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Publication Date: 1981-Jul

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Accumulated Stress of Life Changes and Interpersonal Effectiveness in the Family.

Imig, David R.

Family Relations, v30 n3 p367-71 Jul 1981

Investigates whether accumulated life changes cause or are correlated with family members' perceptions of their family's ability to function in an effective manner. Modest changes in family effectiveness were inversely related to the rate of life change experienced. The family effectiveness of husbands was related to changes in stress. (Author)

Descriptors: Coping, Developmental Stages, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Problems, Family Role, Longitudinal Studies, Midlife Transitions, Social Cognition, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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