Between Husbands and Wives: Communication in MarriageBasing her research upon statistical and mathematical models, the author has identified five discrete marital types valid across a number of sociological and demographic dimensions: Traditionals, Independents, Separates, Separate-Traditionals, and Traditional-Independents. These classifications form a scheme for exploring ways in which couples vary in their values about marriage, in their communication with one another and in the level of marital happiness they achieve. The author also addresses the issues of power and conflict in marriage and non verbal communication. The volume is thus a fascinating look at all aspects of marital communication and as such will be invaluable for both professional and students in the areas |
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Series Editors Introduction | 9 |
THINKING ABOUT MARRIAGE | 14 |
Introducing the Couples | 19 |
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accuracy affect agreement analysis androgynous coding scheme Cohen's kappa communication behaviors compliance-gaining concepts conflict avoidance confrontation conversation coorientational correlation defined dependent variables disagreement disclosure discussion dyadic adjustment emotional examine exchange express factor feelings female Fitzpatrick frequency gain compliance gender attitudes Gottman happy husbands and wives ideology important Independents individual interaction patterns interdependence interpersonal interpersonal communication issues lag sequential log-linear models major male MANOVA marital communication marital interaction marital satisfaction marital types married couples measures messages Mixed couple types Mixed types negative neutral nonverbal nonverbal communication orientation outcomes partner perspective persuasive positive predict problem psychological questionnaire relational definition Relational Dimensions Instrument relationship representational validity responses roles sample scores self-disclosure Separate/Traditionals Separates sequences sex-typed share significant significantly Sillars social speaker spouse strategies suggests TABLE topic Traditional couples types of marriages unhappily married values variables verbal wife Z-test