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Filsinger, Erik E. – 1984
Longitudinal research has shown that communication deficits (negative interaction) precede the development of relationship distress. To investigate the antecedents of relationship stability and adjustment 31 couples who were seriously considering marriage participated in a longitudinal study. The couples initially completed the Marital Inventories…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship
