A Test of Contextual Theory: The Relationship Among Relational Ethics,Marital Satisfaction,Health Problems,and Depression |
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| Authors: | Heath A. Grames Richard B. Miller W. David Robinson Derrel J. Higgins W. Jeff Hinton |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Child and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive # 5035, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001, USA;(2) School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA;(3) Department of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA;(4) Department of Psychology, Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ, USA |
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| Abstract: | Few studies have examined the theoretical underpinning of contextual theory. Using structural equation modeling, the relationship among relational ethics (recognized as the most important aspect of contextual theory), marital satisfaction, depression, and illness was examined. Data came from a national sample of 632 mid-life, married individuals. Results supported Nagy’s contextual theory. The total score of the Relational Ethics Scale was a significant predictor of marital satisfaction, and marital satisfaction was significantly associated with depression and health problems. Vertical and horizontal subscales of relational ethics also were significant predictors of depression and health problems through the mediating variable of marital satisfaction. |
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| Keywords: | Contextual theory Relational ethics Marital satisfaction Depression Health |
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