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Peer reviewedGottman, John M. – Journal of Communication, 1982
Assesses the types of conversational patterns--from cross-complaining to contracting--that characterize satisfied couples; suggests theoretical models that account for their success. Proposes the hypothesis that the underlying mechanism that maintains closeness in marriages is symmetry in emotional responsiveness, which relates to whether spouses…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Emotional Response, Interaction Process Analysis, Marriage
Peer reviewedYoung, David M.; And Others – Journal of Communication, 1977
Examines various measures such as intensity, frequency and reciprocity of hits used in a game fight between spouses and attempts to relate such actions to the amount of discord reported in the represented marriages. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedBeier, Ernst G.; Sternberg, Daniel P. – Journal of Communication, 1977
Investigates certain subtle extraverbal cues and whether these relate to accord or discord between newlywed couples. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship
