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2013 Conference

del 10 al 12 de April del 2013

The Benson Hotel, Portland, Oregon

This section lists poster sessions as well as concurrent sessions by day, time, and room. Concurrent sessions have multiple presentations. You may search by title, author names, or keyword. A Schedule-at-a-Glance is posted on the Website and will provide the overview. This is the detail.

Financial Wellness and Relationship Satisfaction: Does Communication Mediate?

jueves, el 11 de abril de 2013 a las 11:10–12:25 PDT
Oxford Room (Breakout Session C)
Major Area of Focus

Other

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Finances and Marriages

Secondary area of focus

Financial Services

Short Abstract

This research investigated the relationship of financial wellness, communication patterns, and relationship satisfaction for married individuals. This research was completed using a sample of adult, cohabiting, married individuals in a large Southern state. Guided by social exchange theory, a series of structural equation models were specified to examine the mediating relationship of communication patterns on the relationship between financial wellness and relationship satisfaction. Using separate models for positive and negative communication patterns, a full mediating role for positive communication was not identified. However, negative communication patterns did indicate full mediation. The results of this research provide insights into the financial wellness of married individuals and inform the growing literature on the roles finances and communication play in relationships. Additionally, the results offer implications for practitioners working with couples and for researchers.

Corresponding Author

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Melissa J. Wilmarth, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Job Title

Ph.D. Candidate

City & State (or Province & Country)

Athens, GA

Additional Authors

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Robert B. Nielsen, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Job Title

Associate Professor

City & State (or Province & Country)

Athens, GA

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Ted G. Futris, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Job Title

Associate Professor & Family Life Specialist

City & State (or Province & Country)

Athens, GA

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Teresa Mauldin, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Job Title

Associate Professor

City & State (or Province & Country)

Athens, GA

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