Surviving Marital Relationship During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review on Marital Conflict

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10.2991/assehr.k.210423.015How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Marital Conflict, Marital Relationship, COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Pandemic COVID-19 brings tremendous impact on families, particularly on marital relationship. We reported finding on systematic review concerning how marriages survive against marital conflict during COVID-19 pandemic. Using the Google Scholar database, we searched articles using the following keywords marital conflict AND pandemic. Subsequently, articles selection was done using the following inclusion criteria: original article, written in English, and full-text available. From 86 articles that had been found, there were 6 articles that met the selection criteria and eligible for review. Data analysis reveal that marital conflict led to reduced intimacy then subsequently increase domestic violence. Working couples, particularly who have children whom following school from home, they reported increased stress at home. However, work-family conflict is low and manageable if social support from family members is available. Childless couples reported higher marital satisfaction than couples with children. Gender gap are wider as domestic responsibilities were not distributed fairly between husbands and wives which in turn influence marital relationship and put either husbands or wives at risk for being victims of domestic violence. We conclude that during COVID-19 pandemic, couple encountered major challenges that need to be addressed in healthy manner to survive their marriage. Psychoeducation program for couples is needed in times of crisis to prevent the escalated problems and to help couples build supportive marital relationships.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Shinta Wisyaningrum
AU  - Ignasia Epifani
AU  - Annastasia Ediati
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/04/24
TI  - Surviving Marital Relationship During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review on Marital Conflict
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Psychological Studies (ICPSYCHE 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 103
EP  - 108
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.210423.015
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.210423.015
ID  - Wisyaningrum2021
ER  -