scholarly journals Elucidating the Effect of Perceived Power on Destructive Responses during Romantic Conflicts

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Alonso-Ferres ◽  
Inmaculada Valor-Segura ◽  
Francisca Expósito
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Constructive Conflict ◽  
The People ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Destructive Behaviors

Abstract Prior research has indicated that the people one loves the most, such as their romantic partners, ironically, are also the people toward whom they often direct destructive behaviors in times of conflict, and such destructive responses become one of the most challenging relationship problems. Identifying the conditions that promote destructive (vs. constructive) conflict-resolution strategies is a crucial gap requiring study to help individuals build healthier and happier relationships. Across three studies (total N = 728), we examined whether (a) power is related to direct destructive (vs. constructive) responses during romantic conflicts; (b) this effect was moderated by the seriousness of the conflict and the relationship’s inclusiveness. In Study 1, participants involved in romantic relationships completed scales assessing interpersonal power, the conflict’s seriousness, their relationship’s inclusiveness, and conflict-resolution responses. In Studies 2-3, the participants were randomly assigned to complete an essay in which the conflict’s seriousness and power were experimentally manipulated. Findings from hierarchical regression analyses consistently showed that power led to destructive (and lower constructive) responses. However, this only occurred when the participants faced severe conflicts and their partner was not central to their self-concept. An internal meta-analysis of the studies confirmed the reliability and significance of these relationships; |r’s| =.13-37. Together, these results support the proposition that power asymmetries can threaten relationships by driving destructive responses during romantic conflicts, and untangle the conditions under which this happens. The conflict’s seriousness and the inclusiveness of the relationship may be considered to provide skills that help individuals navigate their relationships’ life challenges.

scholarly journals Humor production in long-term romantic relationships: What the lack of moderation by sex reveals about humor’s role in mating

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-359
Author(s):  
Jeffrey A. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This manuscript explores whether the associations between partner humor production and relationship satisfaction and humor’s importance in romantic relationships are moderated by sex. Study 1 reports a meta-analysis (k = 10; N = 2,167) of the association between partner humor production (i.e., perceived; partner effects) and relationship satisfaction, and whether associations were moderated by participant sex. Contrary to predictions, partner humor production was more strongly associated to men’s relationship satisfaction than women’s satisfaction. Study 2 surveyed pairs of romantic partners (N = 246) regarding their production of humor, their appreciation of partner humor, and the importance of humor in their relationship. Results indicated no moderations by sex in the association between partner humor production and humor’s importance in the relationship.

scholarly journals How Does Geographical Distance between Married Couples Matter? Analysis of Domains of Marital Conflict and Resolution Styles

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Shikha Johari ◽  
Ritu Singh ◽  
Manisha Mehra
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Geographical Distance ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Resolution Strategies

Conflicts are an inescapable part of every relationship. Between married people, conflicts are not necessarily destructive since they provide valuable clues that show the growing edges of the relationship and the areas that need to be worked on for making it richer and deeper. Hence, the key to successful marital relationship is not to avoid conflicts but learn how to effectively deal with them. Geographical distance between married partners is likely to influence the relationship dynamics and strategies of conflict resolution. Holding onto this thought, the present study was undertaken to identify the common areas of conflict and strategies to resolve them among Living Apart Together Couples (LATC) and Proximal couples (PC). The sample comprised of a total of 150 heterosexual couples (75 LATC and 75 PC) drawn through snowball sampling technique from Distt. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. Both, husbands’ and wives’ responses on their areas of conflict and strategies of resolution were recorded using self-structured and standardized tools respectively. Mixed methods of data collection were used in the present study namely mail questionnaire, face to face and telephonic interviews. Findings reveal almost similar patterns and frequency of conflicts in all domains of marriage among LATC and PC. However, LATC and PC slightly differed on their conflict resolution strategies. LATC were seen to adopt separation strategy and PC practiced avoidance strategy significantly more to resolve conflict with their marriage partners. Conflict resolution strategies like compromise, interactional reactivity, domination and submission were seen to be equally prevalent among the two groups under study.

Constructive Conflict Resolution

2020 ◽  
pp. 291-309
Author(s):  
Öznur Gülen Ertosun
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Constructive Conflict ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Fundamental Values

The effective resolution of inevitable organizational conflicts has an important role in both individual and organizational output. In influencing and decision making, the impact of leaders is much more important than other employees, so leaders in the conflict resolution process play a critical role in organization. Naturally, the decision-making process is influenced by the personality of the leader. However, ineffective conflict resolution styles damage the fundamental values of the organization such as beliefs, trust, and a sense of belonging, all of which will occur in the organization as well as the numeric outputs of the organization. Although the concepts of conflict, personality, and leadership are often dealt with in the literature, there are few studies examining the relationship between a leader's personality traits and conflict resolution. At such an important point, the possible effects of the personality of the leader should be discussed both theoretically and empirically.

Conflict Resolution Strategies and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: The Moderating Role of Trait Emotional Intelligence

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel O. Salami
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Resolution Strategies

The relationship between conflict resolution strategies and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and the moderating role of trait Emotional Intelligence (EI) were investigated. Participants were 320 public servants (male = 180, female = 140) randomly selected from 5 states in southwestern Nigeria. Measures of trait EI, OCB, and conflict resolution strategies were administered to the respondents, and multiple regression was used to analyze the data collected. The results indicate that forcing and withdrawing strategies negatively and significantly predicted OCB. Confronting, compromising, and smoothing strategies significantly predicted OCB. Trait EI moderated the relationship between OCB and forcing and withdrawing strategies. It was recommended that counseling and organizational psychologists should design trait EI education and training in conflict resolution for both subordinates and superiors in work organizations.

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