A Further Examination Of The Validity Of The Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale: Implications For Financial Consultants

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Published 2006, "A Further Examination Of The Validity Of The Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale: Implications For Financial Consultants", Journal of Personal Finance, 2006- Volume 5

Abstract

  • The purpose of this study, using data from a survey of Midwestern married respondents (N = 293), is to yield additional empirical evidence regarding the criterion- and construct-related validity of the Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale. The KMS was significantly correlated with the Relationship Assessment Scale and with Type-A Personality, Self-Esteem, and Religiosity in this study. These findings confirm the criterion-related validity of the KMS. A logistic regression was used to test the construct validity of the KMS. Results support the construct-related validity of the KMS. Lower KMS scores were associated with an increased likelihood of thinking a marriage might be in trouble. Age and employment status also were found to be negatively related to the thought of marital trouble. Since money management is a large aspect of most marriages, the findings from this study support the use of the KMS by financial consultants who believe that their clients may be exhibiting problematic financial and marital behaviors. Implications for practitioners are provided to elaborate on this finding.
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