Self-evaluation maintenance in marriage: toward a performance ecology of the marital relationship

Article Abstract:

The process of maintaining marital relationships follows the principles of a performance ecology in which, performance niches of partners serve as the context for understanding relationship processes. The self-evaluation maintenance (SEM) model can effectively demonstrate the structure of the performance ecology. A series of studies show that experimental manipulations of SEM processes affect the behavior of married couples. Spouses structure their joint activities in such a way so as to minimize negative social comparison.

Research, Reports, Surveys, Interpersonal relations, Employee performance appraisals, Communication in marriage, Marital communication, Performance appraisals, Self-evaluation, Self evaluation

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Forgiveness and conflict resolution in marriage

Article Abstract:

The two studies were conducted that examined whether forgiveness in married couples is associated with better conflict resolution. The findings are discussed in terms of the importance of forgiveness for marital conflict and its implications for spouse goals, and future research directions on forgiveness are outlined.

United States, Evaluation, Interpersonal conflict

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The taxometrics of marriage: Is marital discord categorical?

Article Abstract:

The latent structure of the construct of marital adjustment using taxometric methods is investigated using taxometric methods. Marital discord can be viewed as a quantitatively distinct state as experienced by approximately 20% of the couples and the implications for marital assessment are outlined.

Analysis, Marital psychotherapy, Couples therapy, Marriage

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