Differentiation and Relationship Satisfaction: Mediating Effects of Emotional Intimacy and Alcohol/Substance Use

Authors

Felisha L. Younkin, Cedarville UniversityFollow
Suzanne Bartle-Haring, The Ohio State University

Document Type

Poster Session

Event Date

11-3-2012

Conference/Event

National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between differentiation, emotional intimacy, and alcohol/substance use and how these factors interact to influence relationship satisfaction in couples.

Keywords

Substance abuse, alcohol abuse, emotional intimacy, relationship satisfaction, couples

Comments

Alternate title: "Substance Use and Emotional Intimacy: A Dyadic Analysis for Relationship Quality"

Recommended Citation

Younkin, Felisha L. and Bartle-Haring, Suzanne, "Differentiation and Relationship Satisfaction: Mediating Effects of Emotional Intimacy and Alcohol/Substance Use" (2012). Psychology Faculty Presentations. 313.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/psychology_presentations/313