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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > newlyweds
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > newlyweds
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > newlyweds

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newlyweds  

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  • Newlyweds are recently married couples, and newlywed research generally focuses on the first 2 to 4 years of marriage. This early stage of marriage is one of transition, requiring adjustment to being a committed couple, negotiation of new roles, and development of an intimate foundation for the future. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Newlyweds]

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