The Communication Patterns Questionnaire: the reliability and validity of a constructive communication subscale

Article Abstract:

A study reveals the dependability of the constructive communication(CC) subscale of the Communication Patterns Questionnaire(CPQ) in measuring the conflict behavior of married couples. In a survey of 70 married couples, the CPQ-CC subscale showed high levels of agreement between spouses, and strong associations with their attitudes on marital adjustment. The CPQ-CC also showed significant links with observer ratings of the spouses' positive attitude and behaviour during video-taped problem-solving sessions. The method helps to measure the spouses' conflict behavior with less resources.

Usage, Behavior, Married people, Questionnaires

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Self-report and observational assessment of couples' conflict: The concordance between the Communication Patterns Questionnaire and the KPI Observation System

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The Communication Patterns Questionnaire (CPQ) Constructive Communication Subscale and an observational measure of constructive communication are compared. The CPQ, a self-report measure of couples' conflictual communication was completed by 81 couples in two German cities. They also took part in a videotaped interaction where they discussed a current problem. The Kategoriensystem fuer Partnershaftliche Interaktion (KPI) coding systems was used to classify behavior. Computed correlations general supported the CPQ as a measure of couples' communication.

Communication, Communications, Sex differences (Psychology)

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Punishment enhances reasoning's effectiveness as a disciplinary response to toddlers

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A study examining the effectiveness of reasoning and its combination with punishment in correcting the misbehaviors of children two-three years old is presented. Results revealed that parents who are more keen on using reasoning develop more disruptive children. However, those parents who have used punishment to back up their correction of the ill-behavior of their toddlers have successfully improved their children's conduct.

Psychological aspects, Parent and child, Parent-child relations, Toddlers, Discipline of children, Child discipline

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