A qualitative study on couple intimacy

What is it about?

This is the first study to directly ask couples: "What is, for you, couple intimacy?" and "what factors do you feel that, in your daily lives, have an impact on intimacy?" We interviwed couples together, which resulted in a richer experience (and data!)

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Why is it important?

Throught this study we created a Systemic Model of Couple Intimacy that articulates Authenticity, Trust, Sharing, Autonomy, Privacy, and Understanding. We also report that the nº1 negative impact on couple intimacy is Work and the main positive impact comes from Changing the routine.