TY - JOUR
T1 - Reported affectionate communication and satisfaction in marital and dating relationships
AU - Punyanunt-Carter, Narissra Maria
PY - 2004/12
Y1 - 2004/12
N2 - This study analyzed affectionate communication and satisfaction in marital and dating relationships. 100 married and dating partners completed the Relationship Satisfaction Scale, the Interpersonal Communication Satisfaction Inventory, and the Affectionate Communication Index. Analysis indicated both married and dating partners were satisfied with their relationships; however, individuals in dating relationships reported higher Nonverbal and Verbal Affectionate Communication than individuals in married relationships. Moreover, there was a significant difference between married and dating partners on Supportive Affectionate Communication. Married partners were more likely to express supportiveness than dating partners.
AB - This study analyzed affectionate communication and satisfaction in marital and dating relationships. 100 married and dating partners completed the Relationship Satisfaction Scale, the Interpersonal Communication Satisfaction Inventory, and the Affectionate Communication Index. Analysis indicated both married and dating partners were satisfied with their relationships; however, individuals in dating relationships reported higher Nonverbal and Verbal Affectionate Communication than individuals in married relationships. Moreover, there was a significant difference between married and dating partners on Supportive Affectionate Communication. Married partners were more likely to express supportiveness than dating partners.
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U2 - 10.2466/pr0.95.3f.1154-1160
DO - 10.2466/pr0.95.3f.1154-1160
M3 - Article
C2 - 15762395
AN - SCOPUS:14644425871
SN - 0033-2941
VL - 95
SP - 1154
EP - 1160
JO - Psychological reports
JF - Psychological reports
IS - 3 II
ER -