Sequential Analysis of Conflict and Accord in Distressed and Nondistressed Marital Partners.

Margolin, Gayla; Wampold, Bruce E.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ249710

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1981-Aug

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Sequential Analysis of Conflict and Accord in Distressed and Nondistressed Marital Partners.

Margolin, Gayla; Wampold, Bruce E.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v49 n4 p554-67 Aug 1981

Compared the interactional patterns of distressed (N=22) and nondistressed (N=17) couples through base rate and sequential analyses of communication samples that were coded with the Marital Interactional Coding System. Nondistressed couples emitted higher rates of problem-solving, verbal and nonverbal positive, and neutral behaviors. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Interaction, Marital Instability, Research Methodology, Sex Differences, Spouses, Verbal Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A