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Spousal religious difference, marital satisfaction, and psychological well-being of Chinese older adults
Objectives
This study aims to explore the associations between spousal religious difference (one religious and one nonreligious), marital satisfaction, and the psychological well-being of middle-aged and older Chinese adults.
Background
Both religion and marital relationships are critical in coping with aging-related challenges.
Method
We adopted the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) data, which collected a nationally representative sample of Chinese people over 45 years old. The sample included 1,285 adults (714 men and 571 women). Descriptive statistics, multiple regression models, and a path analysis based on generalized structural equation modeling (GSEM) were adopted.
Results
Wives' marital satisfaction mediated spousal religious difference and psychological well-being, including depression and life satisfaction. Marital satisfaction was associated with depression and life satisfaction for both genders, and wives' marital satisfaction had a stronger association with life satisfaction than husbands'.
Conclusions
Spousal religious difference has significant negative associations with marital satisfaction and psychological well-being among middle-aged and older people in China, especially among women.
Implication
Based on the results of this study, further research is needed to focus on the individual and interpersonal outcomes of religiosity in middle-aged and older adults. In family therapy involving couples with different religious affiliations, counselors should pay attention to gender differences and prioritize addressing wives' marital satisfaction. Additionally, policies and services should also recognize the significant role of wives' marital satisfaction in the well-being of such couples.
期刊介绍:
A premier, applied journal of family studies, Family Relations is mandatory reading for family scholars and all professionals who work with families, including: family practitioners, educators, marriage and family therapists, researchers, and social policy specialists. The journal"s content emphasizes family research with implications for intervention, education, and public policy, always publishing original, innovative and interdisciplinary works with specific recommendations for practice.