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Thomas, Antoinette D. – 1993
Empirical findings have supported an inverse relationship between closeness to extended family and friends versus spouse. The three foregoing interpersonal relationships in terms of affective quality, direction and dominance were investigated, using an objective test as well as the TAT. Bellak (1986) considered that the strength of the TAT lies in…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Emotional Adjustment, Extended Family, Family Relationship