Interaction and relationship development in stable young couples: Effects of positive engagement, psychological aggression, and withdrawal

Journal of Adolescence

Volumn 31, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 815-835

  Laurent, Heidemarie K ^a   Kim, Hyoun K ^a   Capaldi, Deborah M ^a  

^a OREGON SOCIAL LEARNING CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Couples; Observed interaction; Psychological aggression; Relationship satisfaction; Withdrawal

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGGRESSION; ARTICLE; CONFLICT; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; GROWTH CURVE; HUMAN; HUMAN RELATION; MALE; PSYCHOSOCIAL WITHDRAWAL; SAMPLE SIZE; SATISFACTION; SEX DIFFERENCE;

ADOLESCENT; ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY; AGGRESSION; CONFLICT (PSYCHOLOGY); COURTSHIP; DEFENSE MECHANISMS; FEMALE; GENDER IDENTITY; HUMANS; LONGITUDINAL STUDIES; LOVE; MALE; PERSONAL SATISFACTION; PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT; PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT; PROBLEM SOLVING; PSYCHOMETRICS; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 56449094667     PISSN: 01401971     EISSN: 10959254     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2007.11.001     Document Type: Article

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