In general, marital relationships seem to be especially vulnerable during the transition to parenthood, and several studies have revealed a decline in marital satisfaction and an increase in marital conflict among parents (Belsky, 1990; Andrews et al., 1992; Cowan and Cowan, 2000; Shapiro et al., 2000; Rholes et al., 2001
In general,
marital relationships seem to be especially vulnerable during the transition to parenthood, and several studies have revealed a
decline in marital satisfaction and an increase in marital conflict among parents (Belsky, 1990; Andrews et al., 1992; Cowan and Cowan, 2000; Shapiro et al., 2000; Rholes et al., 2001
in marital satisfaction and an increase
in marital conflict among parents (Belsky, 1990; Andrews et al., 1992; Cowan and Cowan, 2000; Shapiro et al., 2000; Rholes et al., 2001
in marital conflict
among parents (Belsky, 1990; Andrews et al., 1992; Cowan and Cowan, 2000; Shapiro et al., 2000; Rholes et al., 2001).