Dyadic coping, domestic abuse and relationship quality among Malaysian couples during the covid-19 movement control order (MCO)

Jasmine Adela Mutang and Chua Bee Seok (2021) Dyadic coping, domestic abuse and relationship quality among Malaysian couples during the covid-19 movement control order (MCO).

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Abstract

The Movement Control Order (MCO) or lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused concern and imposed challenges especially cohabiting couples. Couple has to deal with the impact of the pandemic and cope with the challenges together thus impact their relationship. The study aimed to determine the relationship between dyadic coping strategies, domestic violence and relationship quality among couples in Malaysia. A web based cross-sectional study was conducted among 554 (men=244; women=310) cohabiting (married, engaged and committed relationship) during the first MCO in Malaysia. Data regarding socio-demographic profile, dyadic coping strategies, domestic violence, and perceived relationship quality used during the first lockdown period were collected via Google Forms. Finding showed that men reported higher stress communication than men, meanwhile women reported higher delegated dyadic coping compared to men. A small number of participants reported domestic psychological, physical and sexual abuse. Multiple regression analysis indicated that both dyadic significantly predicted relationship quality among couples. The present study increases the knowledge on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on couples’ relationship specifically the relationship of dyadic coping strategies, domestic violence towards relationship quality during a global pandemic.

Item Type:	Proceedings
Keyword:	COVID-19 , Dyadic coping , Domestic violence , Relationship quality , Couples
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF1-990 Psychology H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1-2044 The Family. Marriage. Women > HQ503-1064 The family. Marriage. Home > HQ801-801.83 Man-woman relationships. Courtship. Dating
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	DG MASNIAH AHMAD -
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2021 09:46
Last Modified:	21 Dec 2021 09:46
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31422

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