Marriage might be a more evolved development in the fast-paced world of today. People get married for a variety of reasons. A person’s inclination towards marriage can also be indicated by factors other than sex and sexual attraction, such as love, financial stability, a friendly relationship, safety, emotional stability, escaping from loneliness and a depressing home environment, and having children. Nowadays, there is a modern movement that views having a family and getting married as optional for the fulfilment and upkeep of human life everywhere in the world. The primary important result of marital sex, according to the traditional meaning of marriage, has traditionally been the husband and adult female’s familial relationship.
The phrase “marital adjustment” refers to the ongoing process of wife and husband adjustment during their marriage. A well-adjusted marriage may be a marriage during which the attitude and actions of every one of the partners produce an environment that is highly favourable to the proper functioning of the personality structures of each partner. The aim of marital adjustment should be both partners’ joint self-fulfilment without compromising either partner’s individual self-fulfilment (Vincent, 1981).
Author(s) Details:
Raksha Singh
School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Babu Banarasidas University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Recent Global Research Developments in Marital Adjustment in Single vs. Dual Career Couples
Dual-Income and Dual-Career Couples:
- These couples consist of partners who are both employed and committed to their work.
- Challenges faced by dual-career couples are significant for international human resource managers worldwide [1].
- Approximately 70% of expatriate couples are dual-income couples, and dual-career issues impact 25% of all expatriate couples [1].
- Research gaps still exist, but understanding these couples’ experiences is crucial for successful expatriation.
Marital Adjustment:
- Studies have explored marital adjustment among working couples:
- Single Working Couples: Generally exhibit better marital adjustment than dual working couples [2].
- Dual Working Couples: Face unique challenges, including role ambiguity, work-family pressure, and financial disruptions [1].
- Non-Working Women: Tend to have better marital adjustment than working women[3] .
Transitions for Dual-Career Couples:
- Dual-career couples experience vulnerability during three key transitions:
- When they first establish their dual-career status.
- When they relocate internationally.
- During repatriation after an assignment [4].
References
- Kierner, A. (2015). Dual-Income and Dual-Career Couples in International Context. In: Mäkelä, L., Suutari, V. (eds) Work and Family Interface in the International Career Context. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17647-5_6
- Beegam, H., Muqthar, M., Wani, M. A., & Singh, B. (2017). Marital adjustment among single and dual working couples. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 4(3), 23-29.
- Tiwari, J., & Bisht, P. (2012). Marital adjustment of working and non-working women–A Comparative Study. Quest-The Journal of UGC-ASC Nainital, 6(3), 504-508.
- How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work
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