Jointly Negotiated Conflict Resolution Strategies of Couples in Long-Term Marriages: A Qualitative Study

IF 1 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

CONTEMPORARY FAMILY THERAPY Pub Date : 2024-08-02 DOI:10.1007/s10591-024-09710-2

Caroline Heim, Christian Heim

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Abstract

Many studies have looked at the conflict resolution styles individuals bring into marriage, but scant evidence exists in the area of the conflict resolution strategies developed over time by long-term couples. This study introduces the idea of jointly negotiated conflict resolution strategies (JNCRS) in long-term couples. For the study, 1112 individuals married 40 + years born in 48 countries were recruited. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 180 individuals (90 couples), and 932 coupled individuals responded to an online survey. Interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) and content analysis were used in this qualitative study. Six of the primary JNCRS employed by couples are discussed: listen, avoid conflict, communicate well, compromise, resolve quickly, cool down. Three of these—listen, avoid conflict, and communicate well—encompassed 43% of the strategies proffered. Negotiation of JNCRS involved change over time, acknowledging conflict styles based on parental modelling, acknowledging cultural influences, and acceptance. Couple therapists can use this evidence in their work with distressed couples to discuss the content and process of jointly negotiated conflict resolution strategies for each unique relationship situation.

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长期婚姻中夫妻共同协商解决冲突的策略：定性研究

许多研究都探讨了个人在婚姻中的冲突解决方式，但在长期夫妻随着时间的推移而形成的冲突解决策略方面却鲜有证据。本研究提出了长期夫妻共同协商解决冲突策略（JNCRS）的概念。这项研究招募了 1112 对出生在 48 个国家、结婚 40 年以上的夫妻。研究人员对 180 人（90 对夫妻）进行了半结构式深度访谈，并对 932 对夫妻进行了在线调查。这项定性研究采用了解释性现象分析法（IPA）和内容分析法。研究讨论了夫妻采用的六种主要的 JNCRS：倾听、避免冲突、良好沟通、妥协、快速解决、冷静。其中三项--倾听、避免冲突和良好沟通--占所提出策略的 43%。JNCRS的协商涉及随着时间的推移而改变、承认基于父母模式的冲突风格、承认文化影响以及接受。夫妻关系治疗师可以在与受困扰的夫妻一起工作时利用这些证据，针对每种独特的夫妻关系情况，讨论共同协商解决冲突策略的内容和过程。

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CONTEMPORARY FAMILY THERAPY PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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2.50

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7.70%

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期刊介绍： Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal (COFT) is is a quarterly, peer-reviewed publication that presents the latest developments in research, practice, theory, and training in couple and family therapy. COFT publishes applied and basic research with implications for systemic theory, treatment, and policy. COFT appreciates a multidisciplinary approach, and welcomes manuscripts which address processes and outcomes in systemic treatment across modalities and within broader social contexts. The journal’s content is relevant to systemic therapy practitioners and researchers, as well as marriage and family therapists, family psychologists, clinical social workers, and social policy specialists.