MARITAL TYPES AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE - A REEXAMINATION OF A TYPOLOGY

This research examined three marital types proposed by Scanzoni. Data from 112 couples were analyzed to develop profiles of equal-partner, j unior-partner, and head-complement marriages using demographic charact eristics, equity in earning and housekeeping. Those in equal and junio r-partner marriages were most advantaged. Equal financial responsibili ty was less important in sustaining well-being for women than work its elf. When husbands held more constricted views of work roles of women, but felt inequity in earning, wives had the lowest self-esteem. The t ypology differentiated quality of life. In contrast to some earlier re search, both spouses and a range of ages were studied in a multivariat e analysis.