The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible relationship between social interest and marital adjustment in a selected group of married couples. Another variable relating to spiritual well-being and religious participation is also considered. In the studies reviewed, the concept of social interest as proposed by Adler has been supported as a psychological construct. It has generally correlated with characteristics that are viewed as social interest components. By contrast, it has generally related negatively with characteristics that are inconsistent with the concept. Of the investigations conducted, most have focused on the relationship between social interest and some aspect of individual functioning, such as psychological well-being, health, mood states, and locus of control. There has been little investigation between social interest and some aspect of individual functioning, such as psychological well-being, health, mood states and locus of control. There has been little investigation between social interest and marital satisfaction and, additionally, the possible relationship to religious participation. The results of this study support a positive relationship between social interest and marital satisfaction, a positive relationship[ between social interest and religious participation, and a positive relationship between marital satisfaction and religious participation.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc935590 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Thornton, John Michael, 1950- |
| Contributors | Harvill, Riley L., 1955-, Kitchens, James A., Kern, Carolyn W., Berg, Robert C., 1938- |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 67 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Thornton, John Michael, 1950-, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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