Date of Award
2002
Degree Name
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Type of Degree
M.A.
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Dr. Fred Frieg, Committee Chairperson
Second Advisor
Elizabeth K. Boyles
Third Advisor
Tory R. Goudy
Fourth Advisor
Stephen O'Keefe
Abstract
Thirty-four randomly recruited first time , married fathers were individually administered a battery of tests in the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester of their wives' pregnancies to ascertain if attitudinal and behavioral changes occured. This study focuses on the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS) which was part of the battery. The RAS is a self -reported assessment of relationship satisfaction. Only thirty-one participants were included due to attrition. No significant change was found.
Recommended Citation
Tarsoly, Sonya J., "Marital satisfaction in first time fathers" (2002). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 1890.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/1890
