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ERIC Number: EJ889781
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Aug
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-2445
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Conflict Resolution in Mexican-Origin Couples: Culture, Gender, and Marital Quality
Wheeler, Lorey A.; Updegraff, Kimberly A.; Thayer, Shawna M.
Journal of Marriage and Family, v72 n4 p991-1005 Aug 2010
This study examined associations between Mexican-origin spouses' conflict resolution strategies (i.e., nonconfrontation, solution orientation, and control) and (a) gender-typed qualities and attitudes, (b) cultural orientations, and (c) marital quality in a sample of 227 couples. Results of multilevel modeling revealed that Mexican cultural orientations were positively associated with solution orientation, and Anglo cultural orientations were negatively associated with nonconfrontation. Expressive personal qualities were negatively associated with control, whereas instrumental qualities were positively related to control. Links between conflict resolution and marital quality revealed that control and nonconfrontation were associated with spouses' ratings of marital negativity. In some cases, different patterns emerged for husbands and wives. Discussion highlights the role of culture and gender dynamics in marital relationships.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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