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\"An honest look at what really works to bring more intimacy and deeper trust into your relationship. Couples therapist Resmaa Manakem challenges couples not to avoid conflict--don't be afraid to rock the boat! The emotional transformation that results can forge a greater, more mature intimacy; a deeper trust; and a stronger bond. Conflict is a natural part of any intimate relationship. Yet most couples either avoid it or try to smooth over their differences. This results in at least one partner compromising their integrity-and stunting their own growth. Gritty, often irreverent, and always practical, Rock the Boat challenges couples not to flee from conflicts, because the emotional stalemate that conflicts produce creates an opportunity for profound transformation. This transformation affirms each partner's individuality while forging a more mature intimacy, a greater trust, and a deeper bond. Rock the Boat challenges the idea that conflict between partners is unhealthy or something to avoid. Instead, it encourages both people to stand by what they need and who they are-but to do so with compassion rather than competitiveness or vengefulness. This is the purpose of an intimate relationship: to create an atmosphere where both people learn to grow up and mature in their relationship by appreciating each other's individual needs in a caring and mature way. Author Resmaa Menakem, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in couples therapy, addresses key factors in making this happen, including accepting discomfort and uncertainty; honesty and openness about sex, money, kids, and in-laws; recognizing when conflict might escalate into violence or abuse; and, when appropriate, finding and working with a good therapist. Rock the Boat is not about ideals, or what we hope or imagine relationships to be. It's an honest, unflinching look at what actually works.\"-- Provided by publisher.

Guided by a stress process perspective, we investigated (a) whether marital conflict might directly lead to changes in depression and functional impairment, (b) whether marital conflict might indirectly lead to changes in functional impairment via depression, and (c) whether marital conflict might indirectly lead to changes in depression via functional impairment. We estimated a latent variable causal model using 3 waves of data from the National Survey of Families and Households (N=1,832). Results indicated that marital conflict directly led to increases in depression and functional impairment and indirectly led to a rise in depression via functional impairment. Overall, findings suggest marital conflict is a significant risk factor for psychological and physical health among midlife and older adults.

In parallel with the increasing availability of personal computers and smartphones in the‏ 21st century, and the increasing frequency of Internet use in daily lives of members of all generations, the‏ interest of scientists in studying the influence of new information and communication technologies on‏ family life is growing significantly. Considering that there is a lack of scientific papers and research on this‏ topic in Croatia, the aim of this review paper is to elaborate current trends and research findings in this‏ field, to deepen the understanding of positive and negative influences of increased use of new information‏ and communication technologies on various aspects of contemporary families’ lives and to offer a‏ framework for future research in this area. Particular emphasis in this paper is placed on the analysis of‏ changes in family life in the area of partnership / marital relations and parenting, with a comment on‏ the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, the need for further research and improvement of‏ professional support aimed at prevention and resolution of family problems related to new information‏ and communication technologies is highlighted.

Theory and evidence converge to suggest perfectionism is a personality construct that matters a great deal and is linked with many consequential outcomes (e.g., depression, eating disorders, suicide, marital problems, and procrastination). With the multidimensional perfectionism construct turning 30 years of age, our review critically examines the past and the future of this construct with a focus on the six landmark dimensions of Hewitt and Flett's (1991) and Frost et al.'s (1990) seminal models: Self-oriented perfectionism, other-oriented perfectionism, socially prescribed perfectionism, personal standards, concerns over mistakes, and doubts about actions. Our review considers both what we understand about these dimensions given the extant empirical literature (i.e., known knowns) and areas where gaps exist in our understanding of multidimensional perfectionism and its consequences (i.e., known unknowns). Evidence suggests the core dimensions of Hewitt and Flett's (1991) and Frost et al.'s (1990) trait and attitudinal models of perfectionism, respectively, are neither captured by nor redundant with other well-established predictors. In fact, these perfectionism dimensions appear to represent core vulnerability factors that are tied intimately to the development and maintenance of a wide range of maladaptive outcomes. La théorie et la preuve convergent pour indiquer que le perfectionnisme est un aspect très important de la personnalité qui est lié à plusieurs conséquences (par ex., dépression, troubles alimentaires, suicide, problèmes conjugaux et procrastination). À l'occasion des 30 ans de la définition de la construction multidimensionnelle du perfectionnisme, notre revue jette un regard critique sur le passé et l'avenir de cette construction, en se concentrant sur les six dimensions repères des modèles précurseurs de Hewitt et Flett (1991) et de Frost et al. (1990) : le perfectionnisme orienté vers soi, le perfectionnisme orienté vers autrui, le perfectionnisme socialement prescrit, les normes personnelles, les préoccupations relatives à ses erreurs, les doutes relatifs à ses actions. Notre revue tient compte à la fois de ce que nous comprenons de ces dimensions, vu l'étendue de la littérature empirique (les connus connus) et des domaines où notre compréhension du perfectionnisme multidimensionnel et de ses conséquences (les connus inconnus) est lacunaire. Les données indiquent que les dimensions de base des traits et des modèles comportementaux du perfectionnisme établis par Hewitt et Flett (1991) et Frost et al. (1990), respectivement, ne sont jamais relevées ni reprises par d'autres indicateurs bien établis. En fait, ces dimensions du perfectionnisme semblent représenter les facteurs de vulnérabilité de base qui sont intimement reliés au développement et au maintien d'une vaste gamme de comportements inadaptés. Public Significance Statement Perfectionism is a personality style consisting of six major components: Self-oriented perfectionism (requiring perfection from the self), socially prescribed perfectionism (the belief that others require perfection from the self), other-oriented perfectionism (requiring perfection from others), personal standards (setting unattainable standards), concern over mistakes, and doubts about actions. This article reviews 30 years of research showing that these perfectionism components are related to various negative psychological, interpersonal, and physical health consequences in people of all ages. Therefore, further research must be conducted to improve the prevention and treatment of perfectionism.

Using data from the 2006 Family Module of the East Asian Social Survey (N = 3,096), this article examines associations of marital satisfaction with divisions of housework and gender ideology in four East Asian societies: urban China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Compared with Japanese and Korean married women and men, Chinese and Taiwanese spouses were more satisfied with their marriage and had more egalitarian divisions of housework, but simultaneously they held less egalitarian gender ideologies. Multivariate analyses showed that relative share of housework was negatively associated with marital satisfaction for Japanese and Korean men and for Korean and Taiwanese women. Egalitarian gender ideology was significantly associated with lower marital satisfaction only among Taiwanese women. In addition, the negative association between housework and marital satisfaction was more pronounced for Taiwanese women who espoused more egalitarian gender ideologies. The authors discuss how differences in macro-level social contexts explain these cross-society variations.

\"This workbook is intended for use with couples who want to enhance their emotional connection or overcome their relationship distress. It is recommended for use with couples pursuing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It closely follows the course of treatment and is designed so that clinicians can easily integrate guided reading and reflections into the therapeutic process. The material is presented in a recurring format: Read, Reflect, and Discuss. Readings help couples look at their relationship through an attachment lens, walking them through the step-by-step process of creating a secure relationship bond. 33 Reflections invite readers to engage with the material personally, expanding their own awareness and ability to tune into their partner. Discussion sections suggest relationship-building exercises and a framework for conversations that promote safety, disclosure, and engagement. Case examples, along with informative illustrations, are scattered throughout the book to validate, illustrate, and inspire couples along their journey. Clinicians conversant with EFT can use this workbook to extend the effectiveness of their work with couples by giving them structured tasks to work on between sessions. For clinicians training in EFT, the book can guide them in staying focused on the EFT roadmap and illuminate how important change events unfold\"-- Provided by publisher.

Uncertainty and isolation have been linked to mental health problems. Uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to trigger mental health problems, which include anxiety, stress, and depression. This paper evaluates the prevalence, psychological responses, and associated correlates of depression, anxiety, and stress in a global population during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. A cross-sectional study design was adopted. 678 completed forms were collected during the COVID-19 quarantine/lockdown. An online questionnaire was designed and DASS-21 was used as the screening tool. A non-probability sampling technique strategy was applied. 50.9% of participants showed traits of anxiety, 57.4% showed signs of stress, and 58.6% exhibited depression. Stress, anxiety, and depression are overwhelmingly prevalent across the globe during this COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple factors can influence the rates of these mental health conditions. Our factorial analysis showed notable associations and manifestations of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. People aged 18–24, females, and people in non-marital relationships experienced stress, anxiety, and depression. Separated individuals experienced stress and anxiety. Married people experienced anxiety. Single and divorced people experienced depression. Unemployed individuals experienced stress and depression. Students experienced anxiety and depression. Canada, the UK, and Pakistan are all countries that are experiencing stress and depression as a whole. An extended number of days in quarantine was associated with increased stress, anxiety, and depression. Family presence yielded lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Lastly, lack of exercise was associated with increased stress, anxiety, and depression.