Variables Influencing Communication Behavior Escalating Marital Conflict: From a Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

This study investigated a path model in which men`s and women`s communication behavior escalating marital conflict (CBEMC) may be influenced directly and indirectly, via negative interpretations of their spouse, by their spouse`s problem behavior, the couple`s turning toward bids, and dyadic perspective-taking. Self-report data were collected from 498 married men and women who were living in Busan, Korea. Multiple-group analysis revealed that...