Couple Communication After Retirement and Well-Being in Arab Society: An APIM Analysis
2024
Couple Communication After Retirement and Well-Being in Arab Society
Sample size: 106
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Author Information
Author(s): Nashef-Hamuda Reem
Primary Institution: Haifa University
Hypothesis
The study examines how perceived marital responsiveness affects life satisfaction and depression among retired couples.
Conclusion
The study found that both individual and partner responsiveness positively influence life satisfaction and negatively affect depression in retired couples.
Supporting Evidence
- Individual responsiveness positively impacts life satisfaction.
- Partner responsiveness negatively impacts depression levels.
- There were no significant gender differences in the effects of responsiveness.
Takeaway
When retired couples are responsive to each other, they feel happier and less depressed.
Methodology
The study used the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) to analyze the data.
Participant Demographics
Retired married couples from the Arab society in Israel, average male age 70.3 and female age 65.1, with an average of 43.3 years of marriage.
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