Presents theoretical perspective on sibling conflict in a single-parent family and a treatment plan. Visual analysis and interrupted time-series analysis were used to test changes during treatment. Sibling conflict was reduced over a ten-week period. Statistical and anecdotal results are presented. (Author/BEF)

Using attribution theory and social learning theory, a conceptual model explaining how attributional and efficacy questions influence family conflict attitudes and behaviors is presented. The effect of causal attributions on blaming behavior and generalizations is examined. More attention should be paid to individual cognitions in family conflict.…

For religious couples, Deity's influence in their marriage is often experienced through prayer, and Deity may more significantly influence religious couples' interaction than anyone else. As a preliminary test of this hypothesis, spouses completed a Likert-scaled questionnaire pertaining to prayer and marital conflict. Issues surrounding clinical…