Open and supportive communication within families is directly linked to higher resilience, helping families adapt to adversity and maintain satisfaction despite physical separation.
Patterns emphasizing dialogue (open discussion, sharing feelings) are especially predictive of resilience, while conformity-oriented patterns (emphasizing agreement and hierarchy) have a less direct but still significant effect.
In long-distance marriages, protective factors such as commitment, effective communication, openness, and collaborative conflict resolution are crucial for maintaining marital satisfaction and resilience.