Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shenbakam, N.; Karalam, Sheeja Remani Balakrishnan; Francis, Abraham Title A name given to the resource Marital Flourishing: A Systematic Review and a Conceptual Framework Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Collective Flourishing in India: Culture, Social Cohesion and Community Well-being;pp.175-191 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-2333-7_12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-2333-7_12</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031783218?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031783218?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Shenbakam N., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Karalam S.R.B., Department of Sociology and Social Work, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Francis A., Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Notre Dame, Sydney, NSW, Australia Description An account of the resource Marital flourishing, a multidimensional construct rooted in positive psychology, represents the optimal functioning of a marital relationship, marked by emotional intimacy, mutual support, resilience, and shared purpose. Despite increasing scholarly interest in relationship satisfaction and stability, the specific determinants of marital flourishing, particularly through the lens of attachment theory, remain insufficiently explored. This review synthesises findings from four peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2024 to examine the theoretical and empirical connections between adult romantic attachment and the dimensions of flourishing marriages. The review follows a systematic narrative method. Drawing from the foundational work of Bowlby and the clinical framework developed by Sue Johnson in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), the paper proposes the Secure Attachment-Based Marital Flourishing Model (SAB-MFM). This conceptual framework highlights secure bonding as the core mechanism for relational thriving. This review highlights key takeaways for therapy, relationship education, and future research, offering practical insights for improving couple interventions and guiding new directions in the science of intimate relationships. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Adult attachment theory; Marital flourishing; Marital flourishing model; Marital intimacy; Secure attachment Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Nature Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-981952333-7; 978-981952332-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online