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The marital dynamics of conflict over the division of labor

Article Abstract:

Researchers have looked at the link between spouses' discontent with the allocation of household tasks, conflict interaction patterns and subsequent outcomes. It was suggested that an absence of conflict over the division of household tasks may not indicate that no conflict is present, but that conflict is not expressed openly. It was found that couples often show demand/withdraw and distributive interactions when they become more concerned about the allocation of household tasks. This behaviour can lead to more destructive conflict outcomes.

Psychological aspects, Married people

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Conceiving and investigating motherhood: The decade's scholarship

Article Abstract:

A review of the research and developments in the Nineties on motherhood is presented, with reference to the theory of mothering and the scientific study of the mothering experience. Research in this area has expanded to include issues such as motherhood satisfaction and distress, employment, and maternal well-being.

Motherhood

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Decade Review: Observing marital interaction

Article Abstract:

A review of the developments made in the Nineties of observational research into marital interaction is presented. Reference is made to advances in data collection and analysis, and the study of the developmental process.

Innovations, Methodology, Research methods

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