Marital Problems and Marital Satisfaction Among Brazilian Couples
Keywords
marital problems, marital satisfaction, Brazilian couples
Abstract
As the practice of marriage and family therapy is spreading across the world, it is important for knowledge regarding marital processes and patterns to expand to countries outside of North America and Europe. This study examined common marital problems faced by Brazilian couples. The sample consisted of 80 married couples living in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Results showed that money, children, jealousy, and sex were common problems faced by Brazilian couples. There were few gender differences found. Sex and alcohol had a significant impact on marital satisfaction of wives, and sex had a significant impact on marital satisfaction of husbands.
Original Publication Citation
Miller, R. B., *Nunes, N. A., Bean, R. A., Day, R. D., Falceto, O. G., Hollist, C. S., & Fernandes, C. L. (2014). Marital problems and marital satisfaction among Brazilian couples. American Journal of Family Therapy. 42,153-166.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Miller, Rick B.; Fernandes, Carmen L.; Nunes, Nalu de Araujo; Bean, Roy A.; Day, Randal D.; Falceto, Olga G.; Hollist, Cody S.; and Kuan, Carmen, "Marital Problems and Marital Satisfaction Among Brazilian Couples" (2014). Faculty Publications. 2557.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/2557
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2014-05-11
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/5389
Publisher
The American Journal of Family Therapy
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Sociology
Copyright Status
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