Tag: marriage

Study suggests good relationship can buffer effects of dad’s depression on young children

From the University of Illinois press release via EurekAlert!: What effect does a father’s depression have on his young son or daughter? When fathers report a high level of emotional… Read more »

Study suggests marriages benefit when fathers share household, parenting responsibilities

From the University of Missouri press release: Although no exact formula for marital bliss exists, a University of Missouri researcher has found that husbands and wives are happier when they… Read more »

Study suggests marital conflict causes stress in children, may affect cognitive development

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Marital conflict is a significant source of environmental stress for children, and witnessing such conflict may harm children’s… Read more »

Study suggests brief interventions may help maintain marital satisfaction

From the Association for Psychological Science press release via HealthCanal: Marital satisfaction — so critical to health and happiness — generally declines over time. A brief writing intervention that helps… Read more »

Study suggests happily married couples tend to consider themselves healthier

From the University of Missouri press release via HealthCanal: Research shows that married people have better mental and physical health than their unmarried peers and are less likely to develop… Read more »