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Getting To The Heart Of The Matter: Understanding Relational Satisfaction In Modern-Day Couples, Heather Putney
Getting To The Heart Of The Matter: Understanding Relational Satisfaction In Modern-Day Couples, Heather Putney
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This mixed-methods study is the first of its kind to collect large-scale qualitative and quantitative data from diverse couples. The purpose of the research was to determine what factors (Internal, Relational, or External) most impact relational satisfaction in modern-day couples. Four hundred fifty three participants that represented diverse sexual orientation, age, social economic status, and relational commitments were asked to answer a survey that contained Likert-like scales and open-ended questions to identify what factors most influence their relational satisfaction. The answers were coded and grouped into internal, relational, and external factors. Rich descriptions of the qualitative results are included. The …