Narratives About Specific Romantic Conflicts: Gender and Associations With Conflict Beliefs and Strategies |
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| Authors: | Candice Feiring Valerie A. Simon Jessica Markus |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of PsychologyThe College of New Jersey;2. The Merrill Palmer Skillman InstituteWayne State University |
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| Abstract: | Using a sample of 145 predominantly heterosexual emerging adults, the authors examined constructive and destructive interpretations of romantic conflict via narratives and studied how gender affected conflict interpretations and relationship functioning. Destructive interpretations were related to negative conflict beliefs for women and dating aggression for men. Across gender, constructive interpretations were related to more problem solving but were more strongly related to less aggression for men. Understanding conflict interpretations through narratives may enhance relationships skills training for emerging adults. |
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| Keywords: | romantic relationships conflict narratives aggression positive problem solving |
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