In modern times, the family structure is mostly a nuclear family type which has also affected the marriage system in India. It is likewise seen that for the most part dual-working couples in which both male and female partners are working and single-working couples in which just a male accomplice is working and the female accomplice is a homemaker, they play various parts and responsibilities at times. However, Social, Emotional and sexual elements are the significant perspectives that decide the progress of marital adjustment for couples. Emotions are extraordinary inspirational powers all throughout the range of human existence, influencing the goals, contemplations and activities of a person.
Concentrates on dual-working couples who have ideal assets, for example, advanced education and strong work for the two partners, with a typical salary evaluate a superior marital adjustment regardless of the heap of stressors experienced by the two couples. Few studies have reported that there is no massive distinction in marital adjustment among working women and non-working women.
The impact of psychological well-being on marital adjustment among single-working couples has been studied. Discoveries uncovered that non-working women had a huge impact on their emotional wellness. Income is also one element as reported in a study that there is a detailed positive connection between finance and marital adjustment.
Author(s) Details:
Raksha Singh
School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Babu Banarasidas University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Recent Global Research Developments in Marital Adjustment in Single vs. Dual Working Couples
Crossover, Culture, and Dual-Earner Couples:
- This chapter discusses international research on crossover experiences among dual-earner couples. Crossover refers to the interpersonal transmission of experiences and emotions from one partner to another.
- The study covers both negative (e.g., strain) and positive (e.g., resources) crossover processes.
- Researchers have identified 101 published empirical crossover articles from samples originating in 17 different countries.
- Future research areas include assessing long-lasting crossover effects, cultural impact, active partner influence, and gender differences [1].
Marital Adjustment among Single and Dual Working Couples:
- A study published in the International Journal of Indian Psychology explored marital adjustment among single and dual working couples. [2]
Gender Differences in Marital Adjustment:
- Another study examined gender differences in marital adjustment and subjective well-being among single and dual earner couples aged 25 to 45.
- The research included both working couples and single earner couples, with commuter marriage couples reporting higher marital satisfaction than single-residence dual-earner couples [3,4].
References
- Crossover, Culture, and Dual-Earner Couples
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/cambridge-handbook-of-the-global-workfamily-interface/crossover-culture-and-dualearner-couples/6BB290616EABAD3DBAE28DC14697E0F3 - Beegam H, Muqthar M, & Wani M A (2017). Marital Adjustment among Single and Dual Working Couples. International Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol. 4, (4), DIP:18.01.155/20170404, DOI:10.25215/0404.155
- Marital Adjustment among Working Couples: Some Preliminary Evidence
https://www.academia.edu/39006529/Marital_Adjustment_among_Working_Couples_Some_Preliminary_Evidence - Chrishiannie, C., Ginanjar, A. S., & Primasari, I. (2018). Marital satisfaction among dual-earner marriage couples: Commuter versus single residences couples. Psychological Research on Urban Society, 1(2), 12.