Relationship Conflict - Conflict in Parent-Child, Friendship, and Romantic Relationships

Klappentext Conflict is a natural and inevitable aspect of most close personal relationships - the crucial issue is not whether it exists, but the way it is managed. Skilfully portraying both developmental or healthy conflict, and destructive or unhealthy conflict, this interdisciplinary volume leads to a better understanding of this vital aspect of relationships. Integrating current research and theory, the authors explore the variation in definitions of interpersonal conflict; review popular survey and observational measures; and discuss specific concerns regarding parent-child relationships, conflict between friends and those romantically involved. Zusammenfassung Conflict is a natural and inevitable aspect of most close personal relationships - the crucial issue is not whether it exists! but the way it is managed. Skilfully portraying both developmental or healthy conflict! and destructive or unhealthy conflict! this volume leads to a better understanding of this vital aspect of relationships. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Nature of Conflict in Close Relationships Methods for Studying Conflict in Close Relationships Parent-Child Conflict Conflict in Friendship Conflict in Dating and Marital Relationships Conclusions about and Prospects for Research on Conflict in Close Relationships

Product details

• Authors: Daniel J. Canary, Daniel J. Cupach Canary, William R. Cupach, Susan J. Messman
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.10.1995
• EAN: 9780803951303
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-5130-3
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Research on Men and Masculinit; SAGE Series on Close Relationships; Sage Close Relationships
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General