Fundamental frequency during couple conflict: An analysis of physiological, behavioral, and sex-linked information encoded in vocal expression

Journal of Family Psychology

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 212-220

  Weusthoff, Sarah ^a   Baucom, Brian R ^b   Hahlweg, Kurt ^a  

^a TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BRAUNSCHWEIG   (Germany)

^b UNIVERSITY OF UTAH   (United States)

Author keywords

Couple conflict; Encoded arousal; F0 range; Psychophysiology

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CONFLICT; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PHYSIOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; SEXUALITY; SPEECH; SPEECH ANALYSIS; YOUNG ADULT;

ADULT; AGED; CONFLICT (PSYCHOLOGY); FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; SEXUAL PARTNERS; SPEECH; SPEECH PRODUCTION MEASUREMENT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84876070191     PISSN: 08933200     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0031887     Document Type: Article

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