Marital Quality and Marital Stability: Resolving a Controversy.

Schumm, Walter R.; Bugaighis, Margaret A.

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ERIC Number: EJ329186

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Marital Quality and Marital Stability: Resolving a Controversy.

Schumm, Walter R.; Bugaighis, Margaret A.

Journal of Divorce, v9 n1 p73-77 Fall 1985

Clarifies the models of marital quality and marital stability proposed by Spanier and Lewis (1979, 1980) and by Thomas and Kleber (1981). Explains how both models are valid under different conditions but do not represent irreconcilable views of the marital relationship. (Author/NRB)

Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Instability, Models, Quality of Life, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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