PREDICTING MARITAL SUCCESS FOR PREMARITAL COUPLE TYPES BASED ON PREPARE |
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| Authors: | Blaine J. Fowers Kelly H. Montel David H. Olson |
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| Affiliation: | Blaine J. Fowers, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, P.O. Box 248065, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124.;Kelly H. Montel, PhD, NOVA/Southeastern Community Mental Health Center, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314.;David H. Olson, PhD, is a Professor, Department of Family Social Science, 290 McNeal Hall, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55113. |
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| Abstract: | Recent studies have shown that group differences in marital stability and satisfaction can be predicted based on premarital relationship quality. There is also a growing literature indicating that there are distinct types of relationships, both premaritally and developmentally over time. This study examined the relationship between the four premarital types (Vitalized, Harmonious, Traditional, and Conflicted) identified by Fowers and Olson (1992) and relationship outcome over a 3-year period with 393 couples. A substantial relationship was found, with conflicted couples being the most likely to separate or divorce. Vitalized couples had the highest levels of satisfaction, followed by Harmonious, Traditional, and Conflicted couples. Traditional couples were less likely to have divorced than Harmonious couples, even though Harmonious couples had higher premarital relationship satisfaction scores. |
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