Locus of control and marital satisfaction in long-term marriages

Author(s): Ganong, L. H.

Journal/Book: Fam Soc J Contemp Hum Serv. 1997; 78: 11700 West Lake Park Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53224. Family Service Amer. 624-631.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between spousal locus-of-control orientation and marital satisfaction. Two competing hypotheses were examined. The similarity hypothesis states that spouses with similar locus-of-control orientation will be more satisfied with their marriage than will those with dissimilar orientations. Me internality hypothesis postulates that couples in which both partners have an internal locus-of-control orientation will be more satisfied than will other couples. Me similarity hypothesis was not sup ported by the results. Me data were more consistent with the internality hypothesis, although the interaction effect shows that one's internality is more important than the partner's internal locus of control. Implications of these findings for family practitioners are discussed.

Note: Article Camp PL, Purdue Univ, Dept Consumer Sci & Retailing, W Lafayette,IN 47907 USA

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