Transformative processes in marriage: An analysis of emerging trends

Journal of Marriage and Family

Volumn 69, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 275-292

  Fincham, Frank D ^a   Stanley, Scott M ^b   Beach, Steven R H ^c  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF DENVER   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Commitment; Conflict; Marriage; Relationship processes; Religion; Satisfaction

Indexed keywords

EID: 34147213745     PISSN: 00222445     EISSN: 17413737     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2007.00362.x     Document Type: Article

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