Marital Strengths in Enduring Marriages

Abstract

The stability and quality of American marriages have been foci of concern for social scientists for several decades. It has been estimated that as many as two-thirds of first marriages may end in divorce (Martin & Bumpass, 1989), yet other marriages are able to endure over time. In essence, the questions which continue to intrigue family scientists are those concerning which factors contribute to marital success and how those factors work together toward that success. The present study explored the perceptions of couples in enduring marriages as to the strengths of their relationship and the interplay of these strengths.

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