The Strengths and Challenges of Contemporary Marriages of Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Authors

Dean M. Busby
David C. DollahiteFollow

Keywords

BYU Studies, contemporary marriages

Abstract

Many people follow religious beliefs, principles, and practices because they believe these will lead to a higher quality of marriage and family life.¹ It is clear from the extant research that belonging to and practicing a religion can lead to improved outcomes that benefit couples and families. A large body of social science research indicates that religion has salutary influence on a number of personal and relational outcomes, including greater physical and mental health,² positive psychological outcomes in adolescence,³ better marital relationships and higher fidelity,⁴ transformation in marital relationships,⁵ reduced anxiety,⁶ marital stability,⁷ reduced domestic violence,⁸ greater father involvement,⁹ and many other positive outcomes.¹⁰

Recommended Citation

Busby, Dean M. and Dollahite, David C. (2020) "The Strengths and Challenges of Contemporary Marriages of Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 59: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol59/iss1/6