Abstract
Dyadic stress and coping is a significant subject of study in the field of psychology by the negative consequences on the physical and mental health of spouses. However, this topic is absent in the psychological literature of Puerto Rico. This study proposes to analyze the causes, the coping strategies and their effect on the marital relationship from the theoretical model of Bodenmann. A questionnaire was applied to 311 married persons selected by availability. The questionnaire included a mixed format of questions covering issues related to the causes of stress, the effect of marital stress, and coping strategies among others. The economic situation was identified to be among the main causes of stress in marriage, where it is coped with in various ways at the individual level. It is recognized that it is vital to communicate this experience in the couple to maintain the welfare of the relationship. Also, stress is an element that can impair the quality of marriage and consequently lead to its dissolution. Future studies that study stress in relation to conflict and marital satisfaction are recommended.References
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