Resolution of Parent-Child Conflicts in the Adolescence
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| Title: | Resolution of Parent-Child Conflicts in the Adolescence |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Garcia-Ruiz, Marta, Rodrigo, Maria Jose, Hernandez-Cabrera, Juan Andres |
| Source: | European Journal of Psychology of Education. Jun 2013 28(2):173-188. |
| Availability: | Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Adolescents, Attachment Behavior, Parent Child Relationship, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Structural Equation Models, Prediction, Anxiety, Withdrawal (Psychology), Criticism |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10212-012-0108-7 |
| ISSN: | 0256-2928 |
| Abstract: | The aims of the study were: (1) to examine whether adolescents' attachment and the perceived quality of the communication with their parents relate to effective resolution of parent-child conflicts and (2) to determine whether the pattern of associations changes with adolescents' gender and age. The sample consisted of 295 adolescents who filled the questionnaires. Structural Equations Models showed that secure attachment predicted a positive communicative climate, which in turn, predicted a more frequent use of negotiation. Secure attachment was related to the use of withdrawal strategies. Anxious attachment was related to high levels of criticism and disputes with parents, which, in turn, predicted the use of all conflict resolution styles. Avoidant attachment was not related to any of the conflict resolution styles. No differences were found in the pattern of associations by gender and age. The relevance of the findings for the social relational perspective to conflict resolution is discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 55 |
| Entry Date: | 2013 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1000954 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The aims of the study were: (1) to examine whether adolescents' attachment and the perceived quality of the communication with their parents relate to effective resolution of parent-child conflicts and (2) to determine whether the pattern of associations changes with adolescents' gender and age. The sample consisted of 295 adolescents who filled the questionnaires. Structural Equations Models showed that secure attachment predicted a positive communicative climate, which in turn, predicted a more frequent use of negotiation. Secure attachment was related to the use of withdrawal strategies. Anxious attachment was related to high levels of criticism and disputes with parents, which, in turn, predicted the use of all conflict resolution styles. Avoidant attachment was not related to any of the conflict resolution styles. No differences were found in the pattern of associations by gender and age. The relevance of the findings for the social relational perspective to conflict resolution is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0256-2928 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10212-012-0108-7 |
