Directive and nondirective spousal support: Differential effects?
Directive and nondirective spousal support: Differential effects?
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1752-0606.2006.tb01621.x
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发表时间：
2006-10-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Gupta, Maya
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作者：
Beach, Steven R. H.;Gupta, Maya
In this study we investigated whether the following factors influenced married partners' reactions to spousal support: type of support (directive vs. nondirective); individual differences (gender, depressive symptoms); and dimension along which support was evaluated (level of helpfulness vs. valence of emotional impact). Nondirective support was consistently rated more favorably on the dimension of partner's impact than on the dimension of partner's helpfulness, and this effect was exaggerated for those setf-reporting a high level of depressive symptoms. Nonetheless, directive support was provided more frequently than was nondirective support in this sample. Gender differences and complications introduced by partner dysphoria suggest some situations in which directive support may be particularly difficult to provide effectively. Implications for couple therapy are discussed.
