Book chapter
Conflict in Dating and Marital Relationships
The SAGE Handbook of Conflict Communication, pp.161-186
SAGE Publications, Inc, 2nd edition
2013
DOI: 10.4135/9781452281988.n7
Abstract
Conflict in dating relationships and marriages has generated enormous scholarly and popular interest. When handled well, conflict in romantic unions can enable relational partners to learn about each other and foster a sense of cohesion and commitment (Siegert & Stamp, 1994). When not managed well, conflict can have negative implications for the relationship and for the relational partners (e.g., Zacchilli, Hendrick, & Hendrick, 2009). Conflict in romantic relationships also has implications for individuals beyond those directly involved. Marital conflict, for instance, is an even more important predictor of negative outcomes for children than is parental divorce (Booth & Amato, 2001).
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Conflict in Dating and Marital Relationships
- Creators
- John P Caughlin - University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAnita L VangelistiSylvia Mikucki-Enyart - University of Iowa, Communication Studies
- Contributors
- John Oetzel (Editor)Stella Ting-Toomey (Editor)
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- The SAGE Handbook of Conflict Communication, pp.161-186
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- DOI
- 10.4135/9781452281988.n7
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Inc; Thousand Oaks
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2013
- Academic Unit
- Center for Social Science Innovation; Public Policy Center (Archive); Communication Studies
- Record Identifier
- 9984283578402771
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