An attachment perspective on couple interaction: Helping couples signal needs clearly and respond appropriately.

Autor: Seedall RB; Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA., Wampler KS; Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of marital and family therapy [J Marital Fam Ther] 2024 Apr; Vol. 50 (2), pp. 267-289. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 11.
DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12684
Abstrakt: Attachment theory provides some important insights into couple relationships, including highlighting the importance of communicating one's needs clearly while also having a partner who is properly attuned and appropriately responsive to those needs. The purpose of this study was to provide an initial empirical examination of the signal-response dynamic. More specifically, we used data from 63 couples to examine the efficacy (in terms of psychophysiological arousal and feelings toward their partner) of a micro-intervention designed to help couples improve their signaling and responding when compared to a seminatural condition where the discussion more closely resembled how couples interact at home. We also explored the emotional experience of participants in various signaling and responding roles. Overall, we found preliminary evidence for addressing signaling and responding dynamics. We also found evidence that emotional experience varied according to signaling or responding roles. These findings have important potential clinical implications, which we discuss in depth.
(© 2023 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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