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APHASIA AND CHANGES IN THE QUALITY OF MARITAL RELATIONS

Background. For a psychologist working from an ecological and microgenetic perspective, family relations and social performance are of essential importance in rehabilitation outcome. Nevertheless, very little is known about the dynamics of changes in the quality of marital relationships after the onset of an acquired speech impairment. Material and methods. In order to examine the characteristics of changes in marital relations, we recruited 22 couples with an aphasic partner. The control group consisted of 21 couples with one partner who had suffered a stroke, but without aphasia. Results. Data gathered during the patients' hospitalization and 6 months later show changes in the reported level of marital coherence and perceived support, and depreciation in the quality of life, especially among the life partners of aphasic patients. Conclusion. Our results could contribute to the development of a group therapy program for couples touched by aphasia, suited for their specific needs.