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The Effects of Childhood Abuse on Relationship Quality: Gender Differences and Clinical Implications
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Larsen, Carly D.; Sandberg, Jonathan G.; Harper, James M.; Bean, Roy – Family Relations, 2011
This study examined the relationship between self-reported childhood physical and sexual abuse, romantic relationship quality, possible gender differences, and clinical implications. Three hundred thirty-eight women and 296 men who sought services at a university mental health clinic in the northeast region of the United States completed a…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Structural Equation Models, Measures (Individuals), Gender Differences
A Mediation Model of Interparental Collaboration, Parenting Practices, and Child Externalizing Behavior in a Clinical Sample
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Kjobli, John; Hagen, Kristine Amlund – Family Relations, 2009
The present study examined maternal and paternal parenting practices as mediators of the link between interparental collaboration and children's externalizing behavior. Parent gender was tested as a moderator of the associations. A clinical sample consisting of 136 children with externalizing problems and their families participated in the study.…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Parenting Styles, Child Rearing, Cooperation
Nonresidential and Residential Parents' Perceptions of the Former Spouse Relationship and Children's Social Competence Following Marital Separation: Theory and Programmed Intervention.
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Buehler, Cheryl; Trotter, Belinda B. – Family Relations, 1990
Examined relationships among dimensions of former spouse relationship and children's social competence postseparation and explored impact of community-based, educational prevention program for divorcing parents on quality of former spouse relationship. Findings from 113 program participants and 80 separated and divorcing nonparticipants revealed…
Descriptors: Children, Competition, Conflict, Cooperation
Imagined Interactions and the Family.
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Rosenblatt, Paul C.; Meyer, Cynthia – Family Relations, 1986
The forms and functions of imagined interaction are discussed. Imagined interaction aids in the clarification of thinking, in dealing with unfinished and emergent relationship business, in preparing for a possibly difficult interaction, and in dealing with opposing aspects of self. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Counselor Client Relationship, Family (Sociological Unit), Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship
"If You Could Read My Mind, Love . . . ," Understanding and Misunderstanding in the Marital Dyad.
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Indvik, Julie; Fitzpatrick, Mary Anne – Family Relations, 1982
Hypothesized that androgynous spouses would be more understanding of their mates. A study of 207 married couples showed that at the individual level, the androgynous demonstrated more understanding than the undifferentiated, but less understanding than sex-typed individuals. Sex-typed spouses were easiest to understand. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Androgyny, Communication Skills, Empathy, Interpersonal Competence
A Premarital Assessment Program.
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Buckner, Lynn P.; Salts, Connie J. – Family Relations, 1985
A description is presented of a marital program provided couples by a marital and family therapy training center. Included are the goals, topics, techniques, and procedures for conducting a premarital assessment. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Dating (Social), Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship