Factor analysis of the Marital Interaction Coding System (MICS)
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An increase in the number of systems for breaking down microbehavioral codes into categories has caused perplexity in marital research. A total of 995 couples were videotaped while engaged in conflict negotiations. The archival set of these negotiations was coded with the Marital Interaction Coding System-IV (MICS). Factor analysis was used for empirically based guidance in establishing the coding categories. Four factors, namely, hostility, constructive problem discussion, humor and responsibility discussion were observed for both males and females. Approaches for category formation with MICS codes and coding system development are suggested.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0893-3200
Year: 1995
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Predicting marital stability and divorce in newlywed couples
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The power of the Oral History Interview in predicting stable marital relationships and divorce was examined. It predicted those couples who remained married or divorced with 81% accuracy.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0893-3200
Year: 2000
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The baby and the marriage: Identifying factors that buffer against decline in marital satisfaction after the first baby arrives
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Factors of couples' marital friendship in the first months of marriage that predicted stability compared to the decline in marital satisfaction following parenthood were examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Family Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0893-3200
Year: 2000
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