Sense of purpose as a protective factor against negative spousal interaction
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
Published online on January 28, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Volume 43, Issue 7, Page 1877-1901, July 2026.
Negative spousal interaction (e.g., criticism, arguments) can undermine psychosocial and relational well-being. The present research examined whether sense of purpose buffers these effects using two national longitudinal datasets (MIDUS and HRS). In MIDUS,...
Negative spousal interaction (e.g., criticism, arguments) can undermine psychosocial and relational well-being. The present research examined whether sense of purpose buffers these effects using two national longitudinal datasets (MIDUS and HRS). In MIDUS,...