Abstract
In this study we sought to explore the biopsychosocial connections between relational adjustment, hostility, and physical
functioning of individuals who attended psychotherapy. Assessments were given at therapy intake, 6 months post intake, and
12 months after therapy intake. Path analyses between relational adjustment, hostility, and physical functioning revealed
a good fit to the data. Results indicated that therapy may interrupt the relationship between hostility at intake and later
marital satisfaction. Individuals’ ability to function physically day to day at 6 months post therapy intake contributed to
increased marital adjustment 12 months after intake. Clinical implications are discussed.
functioning of individuals who attended psychotherapy. Assessments were given at therapy intake, 6 months post intake, and
12 months after therapy intake. Path analyses between relational adjustment, hostility, and physical functioning revealed
a good fit to the data. Results indicated that therapy may interrupt the relationship between hostility at intake and later
marital satisfaction. Individuals’ ability to function physically day to day at 6 months post therapy intake contributed to
increased marital adjustment 12 months after intake. Clinical implications are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10591-011-9164-4
- Authors
- Nathan D. Wood, Department of Family Studies, University of Kentucky, 315 Funkhouser building, Lexington, KY 40506-0054, USA
- D. Russell Crane, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
- Peggy S. Keller, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Journal Contemporary Family Therapy
- Online ISSN 1573-3335
- Print ISSN 0892-2764