Infertility-Related Stress within the Marital Relationship |
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Authors: | Elanza Van Der Merwe |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychology, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
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Abstract: | Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between infertility-related stress and four aspects of the marital relationship, specifically, the quality of communication, sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and overall dyadic adjustment. Methods: Male and female patients (N = 116) receiving infertility treatment at two infertility clinics in the Western Cape province of South Africa completed self-report questionnaires. Results: Significant correlations were found between infertility-related stress and all four measured aspects of the marital relationship. Conclusions: Interventions should aim at improving the coping, communication, and conflict-resolution skills of each partner in order to assist them in productive problem solving and conflict management. |
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Keywords: | Infertility infertility-related stress communication sexual satisfaction intimacy dyadic adjustment |
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