scholarly journals Attachment, Conflict Resolution, Marital Satisfaction, and Culture in Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ione Bretaña ◽  
Itziar Alonso-Arbiol ◽  
Shiri Lavy ◽  
Fang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Avoidant Attachment ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
Attachment Dimensions ◽  
Resolution Strategies

The aim of this study was to compare levels of attachment, conflict resolution strategies and marital satisfaction in women from Israel, United States, Turkey, and Spain (N = 343). A sample of individuals involved in a romantic relationship at ages 18-68 (M = 35.4, SD = 11.83) completed measures of attachment dimensions, conflict resolution strategies, and marital satisfaction. Tucker Phi coefficients revealed the same structure of the scales across all countries. Mean comparisons were used. Differences were observed among women from Israel, Turkey, USA, and Spain in attachment (avoidant and anxiety), as well as in own conflict resolution strategies and in perception of partner’s conflict resolution strategies. In individualistic countries, women reported using conflict withdrawal to a higher extent. Women from collectivistic cultures showed higher levels of avoidant attachment and of use of demand strategy. No cultural differences in women’s marital satisfaction were observed. Results are discussed in light of the combined possible effects of cultural dimensions and individual variables.

Cultural differences in conflict resolution strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Gomez ◽  
Kimberly A Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
The United States ◽  
Perceptions Of Fairness ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategy ◽  
Resolution Strategy ◽  
Resolution Strategies

Cross-cultural differences in norms, values, and beliefs abound and impact preferred conflict resolution strategies. Potential differences in values and subsequent conflict resolution strategies can exacerbate the underlying conflict unless they are well understood. We study the case of differences in conflict resolution strategies between the United States and Mexico as well as studying the underlying value differences that explain their preferences. In a quasi-experimental study, we found that Mexicans, compared to US participants, appear to have a greater preference for both the use of social influence and negotiating when confronting a conflict. Moreover, it appears that collectivism helps explain these country differences as it mediated the relation between country and the likelihood of using social influence and negotiation. In addition, perceptions of fairness had a stronger influence on the preference that US participants had for negotiation as a conflict resolution strategy. The research helps illuminate the underlying mechanisms through which culture impacts conflict resolution strategy.

Avoidant attachment and own and perceived partner’s conflict resolution in relationship satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 3123-3138
Author(s):  
Ione Bretaña ◽  
Itziar Alonso-Arbiol ◽  
Fernando Molero ◽  
Juan Pardo
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Avoidant Attachment ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
Relationship Model ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategy ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
Resolution Strategies

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of conflict resolution strategies in the links between the avoidant attachment dimension and relationship satisfaction. The sample comprised 274 participants (ranging from 18 to 73 years old, 58% women). A predictive model of relationship satisfaction was tested, taking into account avoidant attachment and both own and perceived partner’s conflict resolution strategies. Structural equation modeling was used. Fit indexes indicated that the suggested overall relationship model was confirmed. Own withdrawal conflict resolution was associated positively with individuals’ perception of partner demand. Specifically, there was an indirect effect between own withdrawal and relationship satisfaction mediated by demand strategy perceived in the partner. Own withdrawal was negatively associated with perceived partner’s problem solving, and perceived partner’s positive conflict resolution strategy was positively associated with relationship satisfaction. Practical implications for professionals working with couples are discussed.

Attachment Styles, Physical Proximity, and Relational Satisfaction

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
Anita Shrivastava ◽  
Andrea Burianova
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Distinct Type ◽  
Relational Satisfaction ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Avoidant Attachment ◽  
Geographic Separation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Attachment Dimensions

This study aimed to explore the relationships between attachment styles, proximity, and relational satisfaction. This was achieved by assessing a distinct type of long distance romantic relationship of flying crews, compared with proximal (non-flying crew) romantic relationships. The responses of 139 expatriate professionals revealed significant associations between proximity and anxious and avoidant attachment dimensions. The role of the avoidant dimension in comparison with that of the anxious dimension was found to be a significant predictor of relational satisfaction. This study contributes significantly toward addressing the role of proximity and attachment in relational satisfaction in a new context of geographic separation.

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