title: [The development of conjugal dissatisfaction in the context of a restructured family].
abstract: What factors influence the quality of marital relationships in stepfamilies? How does marital dissatisfaction develop in these families, and what elements can help prevent it? These are the questions which this article tries to answer. We first identify three areas where difficulties occur: individual, relational, and social. By using Social Learning Theory, we then explain how the interaction of factors specific to these areas contributes to the development of marital dissatisfaction in remarried couples. Finally, 3 essential elements for preventing difficulties emerge from the analysis: (a) information, (b) communicative abilities and (c) support.
authors.affiliation: Université Laval.
authors.forename: Claudine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Parent
authors.forename: Madeleine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beaudry
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005191:Family Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D008393:Marriage / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction