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Authenticity, work and change: a qualitative study on couple intimacy
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Using the lenses of systemic family psychology and family sociology, this study explores the
meanings of couple intimacy and the factors that have an impact on it. Through the qualitative
analysis of 33 joint couple interviews, several links were found between current intimacy debates
(ie, togetherness versus autonomy), which help to build a complex picture of relationship
dynamics. The participants’ perspectives provided three important results. First, couple intimacy
was perceived as encompassing authenticity, sharing and trust, along with privacy, understanding
and autonomy. Second, factors that have a negative impact on couple intimacy were related
to the calibration of boundaries with other subsystems (especially work). Third, changing the
everyday routine of couple life is the factor that influences intimacy in a most positive manner.
These results allow us to provide a theoretical complexification and an empirical update of
couple intimacy, as well as to contribute with relevant clues for couple therapy and preventive
systemic interventions.
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Intimacy Couples Qualitative Couple interview Authenticity
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Ferreira, L. C., Narciso, I. & Novo, R. F. (2013). Authenticity, work and change: A qualitative study on couple intimacy. Families, Relationships and Societies. 2:3. (ISSN 2046 7435).
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Policy Press