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Power and Conflict in Marriage

Power and Conflict in Marriage. Ch. 10. Power in Marriage. The Meaning of Power Defining Power Measuring Power. Why Is Power Important?. Sources of Power Resource Theory Types of Power. Types of Marital Power Relationships. Types of Power in Marriage.

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Power and Conflict in Marriage

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  1. Power and Conflict in Marriage Ch. 10

  2. Power in Marriage The Meaning of Power Defining Power Measuring Power

  3. Why Is Power Important? Sources of Power Resource Theory Types of Power

  4. Types of Marital Power Relationships

  5. Types of Power in Marriage

  6. Positive Functions of Conflict in Marriage Conflict brings issues out into the open. Conflict helps clarify issues. We can grow through conflict. Small conflicts help to defuse more serious conflict. Conflict can create and maintain an equitable balance of power.

  7. Sources of Tension Social Sources Interpersonal and Personal Sources

  8. Styles of Conflict Competition Avoidance Accommodation Compromise Collaboration

  9. Good Fighting Maintain Your Perspective Develop Tension Outlets Avoid Festering Resentment Be Sensitive to Timing

  10. Good Fighting Communicate Without Ceasing Be Flexible, Willing to Compromise Use Conflict to Attack Problems, Not Your Spouse Keep Loving While You are Fighting

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