Communication During Conflict

Differences Between Individuals in First and Second Marriages

Dados Bibliográficos

ID19464573
AutoresRachel M Mirecki (Saint Louis University, autor correspondente), Andrew S Brimhall (Saint Louis University), Kosha D Bramesfeld (0000-0002-0112-3104, Maryville University)
Ano2013
Volume54
Fascículo3
Páginas197-213
Data de publicação2013-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Divorce & Remarriage (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1050-2556 • E-ISSN: 1540-4811
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10502556.2013.773798
OpenAlexW1979929725
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas17

This study used self-report measures to (a) evaluate differences between first-married and remarried individuals' patterns of conflictual communication, and (b) compare remarried individuals' perceptions of how they communicated around similar conflictual issues relative to their former marriage. Few communication differences were reported between the 64 first-married and 64 remarried participants; however, significantly higher mutual avoidance and withholding scores were reported by the remarried sample. The remarried sample also provided retrospective reports that indicated (a) increased constructive communication, (b) decreased demand-withdraw, and (c) decreased avoidance and withholding in their current remarriage relative to their former marriage. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed

Constructive · Developmental psychology · Perception · Remarriage · Sociology · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Demography · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Social Psychology