ScholarsArchive (Brigham Young University) · 2017 · 35 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesEconomicsFinanceBehavioral EconomicsConflict AnalysisInterpersonal RelationshipsConflict DynamicsCouple RelationshipsDependence ModelingHousehold Financial Decision-makingMarital RelationshipsRelationship CommitmentCouple FunctioningIntra-household Conflict
The ability for a couple to successfully manage conflict while navigating their financial situation is important to the ultimate success of their relationship. Financial problems are consistently reported as a top stressor for Americans (APA 2015), and disagreement over money matters is a frequently cited source of conflict for couples (Dew 2007) and a contributor to relationship dissatisfaction and divorce (Britt and Huston 2012).