Marital communication and relationship satisfaction - The differential role of gender patterns

The aim of the study was to examine whether gender schemas differentiate marital communication and relationship satisfaction. Most analyses are conducted with reference biological sex. Psychological distinguishes construct differences. involved 400 people (200 women 200 men) who were married, economically active had at least one child. respondents completed Marital Communication Questionnaire (KKM), Masculinity Femininity Scale (SMiK) Relationship Satisfaction Scale. results obtained indicate a differential role in terms preferred conversational styles. does not affect Furthermore, patterns evident four psychological types spouses' their ratings To conclude, including is important from point view research as well practice. Firstly, it deepens knowledge on satisfaction marriage, secondly, gained may find practical application e.g. marriage therapy.