Motivation in Marital Communication: Comparison of Distressed and Nondistressed Husbands and Wives.

Denton, Wayne H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ494419

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Motivation in Marital Communication: Comparison of Distressed and Nondistressed Husbands and Wives.

Denton, Wayne H.; And Others

American Journal of Family Therapy, v22 n1 p17-26 Spr 1994

Sixty marital dyads completed Dyadic Adjustment Scale and participated in problem discussions while using communication box. Intent ratings of distressed wives were significantly more negative than those provided by distressed husbands or by nondistressed wives. Distressed wives predicted that impact of their messages would be more negative than did distressed husbands or nondistressed wives. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Marital Instability, Marital Satisfaction, Motivation, Sex Differences, Spouses

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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