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Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Vol. 25, No. 3, 467-495 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0265407508090869

The content of relational uncertainty within marriage

Leanne K. Knobloch

University of Illinois, knobl{at}illinois.edu

Two studies were conducted to examine relational uncertainty within marriage. Study 1 gathered open-ended data from 85 individuals to identify issues spouses are unsure about. Findings indicated 12 content areas, including uncertainty about children, communication, career issues, finances, health, commitment, extended family, sex, retirement, religious beliefs, leisure time, and household chores (RQ1). Only the commitment theme paralleled the doubts salient in dating relationships (RQ2). Study 2 surveyed 125 couples to develop self-report measures of the themes. Hierarchical linear modeling results revealed negative associations between relational uncertainty and marital quality (RQ3, RQ5). The self source (RQ4) and the communication and sex themes (RQ6) were the strongest predictors of marital quality. These findings illuminate the nuances of relational uncertainty within marriage.

Key Words: commitment • communication • marital quality • marriage • relational uncertainty


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