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Peer reviewedAlford, Richard D. – Journal of Family Issues, 1982
Explores the relationship between intimacy, conflict and disputing styles in familial and nonfamilial relationships. Results supported the hypothesis that disputing styles tend to be more extreme in more intimate relationships. Intimacy differences do not account for a great deal of the variation in disputing styles. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Conflict, Family Relationship
