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Peer reviewedElwood, Richard W.; Jacobson, Neil S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1982
Tested the hypothesis that low consensus of volunteer couples completing the Spouse Observation Checklist underestimates that achieved by clinic couples. That hypothesis was not supported. Couples (N=10) beginning marital therapy achieved agreement rates on joint SOC behaviors of 38.6 percent. Findings confirm the low reliability of spouse…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Congruence (Psychology), Counseling Techniques, Interaction
Peer reviewedJacobson, Neil S.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
The reinforcers that are most potent in affecting the day-to-day satisfaction levels of married couples differ according to the level of distress. Marital distress is characterized by a tendency to react strongly to the delivery of punishers and to respond in kind. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Interaction, Marital Instability, Marriage Counseling
