The relationship between dyadic coping and marital quality: A 2-year longitudinal study.

TLDR

Previous studies have shown that couples’ stress‑coping strategies are linked to marital quality, yet empirical evidence connecting dyadic coping with marital quality over time remains scarce. This study investigates the longitudinal relationship between dyadic coping and marital quality in 90 couples over two years. Data were collected from 90 couples at multiple time points across a two‑year period to assess dyadic coping and marital quality. Dyadic coping was significantly associated with marital quality over two years, and for women both their own and their partner’s coping predicted quality, whereas for men only their own coping was predictive, underscoring implications for preventing marital distress.

Abstract

Previous studies have revealed that the ways couples deal with stress in their lives are significantly associated with their marital quality and overall marital functioning. However, there has been little empirical evidence linking dyadic coping with marital quality over time. This study addresses the relationship between dyadic coping and marital quality among 90 couples over a period of 2 years. The results reveal that dyadic coping was significantly associated with marital quality over 2 years. For women, both their own dyadic coping and that of their partner were significant predictors, whereas for men only their own dyadic coping was predictive. The results are discussed with regard to prevention of marital distress.