A study was conducted with a large group of unhappily married people who were interviewed twice over five years. The research asked, "Are those who divorced during this five-year period happier than those who stayed married?" Some people who didn't divorce said their marriage improved because they actively worked to solve problems, change their behavior, and improve their communication. This is called:

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The answer is the marital work ethic, as this refers to actively working on and improving one's marriage, rather than giving up and divorcing. This concept is relevant to the study as some participants reported that their marriage improved through their efforts to solve problems, change their behavior, and communicate better.

A Study Was Conducted with a Large Group of Unhappily