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Peer reviewedBell, David C.; And Others – Journal of Family Issues, 1982
Interviewed married couples (N=30) concerning strategies each spouse used to resolve conflicts. Findings show that husbands win most conflicts regardless of the strategies they or their wives employ. Suggests general background factors of the marriage shape outcomes but the process by which they are translated into outcomes is unclear. (Author)
Descriptors: Background, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Individual Power
Download full textRoberts, William B.
The study presents the results of testing an original obersvation instrument designed to identify a power elite in multiple sessions of two eight-member adult discussion groups. Two questions guided the development of the study: (1) Can a power elite be identified in participation training groups? (2) Can an effective observation instrument with…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods
