Couples' Concurrent Cognitions: The Influence of Relational Satisfaction on the Thoughts Couples Have as They Converse.

Vangelisti, Anita L.; Corbin, Susan D.; Lucchetti, Anne E.; Sprague, Rhonda J.

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ERIC Number: EJ579215

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Couples' Concurrent Cognitions: The Influence of Relational Satisfaction on the Thoughts Couples Have as They Converse.

Vangelisti, Anita L.; Corbin, Susan D.; Lucchetti, Anne E.; Sprague, Rhonda J.

Human Communication Research, v25 n3 p370-98 Mar 1999

Examines the thoughts romantic partners (one or both of whom were enrolled in introductory communication courses) have during the course of interaction. Indicates that those dissatisfied with their relationship expressed significantly more negative thoughts. Suggests that there are distinctions between the concurrent cognitions of satisfied and dissatisfied persons. (CR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Emotional Response, Higher Education, Intimacy, Participant Satisfaction, Sex Differences, Significant Others

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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