The perception of relationship satisfaction and the communication behavior in resolving conflicts of young adults from separated families according to their romantic partners

This qualitative study examines the communication behavior in resolving conflict and the relationship satisfaction of young adults who grew up in single-parent households according to their romantic partners. Results from the fifteen interviews conducted show that the following six factors are what...

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Main Authors: Arguelles, Joshua Gerard, Gill, Lyra Patricia, Lao, Hanz Danielle
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Language:English
Published: Animo Repository 2012
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Online Access:https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10702
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Institution: De La Salle University
Language: English
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Summary:This qualitative study examines the communication behavior in resolving conflict and the relationship satisfaction of young adults who grew up in single-parent households according to their romantic partners. Results from the fifteen interviews conducted show that the following six factors are what integrate the communication of young adults in conflict resolution: direct and indirect communication, expressing individuality, communicating effectively, the manifestation of the parents behavior and conflict resolution proper. On the other hand, the fulfillment of the needs required from his or her partner as well as the mutual needs in a relationship, and the affirmation of his or her partners satisfaction are what constitute a young adult from a single-parent households positive perception of relationship satisfaction while the failure of the partner to fulfill the abovementioned young adults needs, the presence of difference in attitudes and beliefs between the two involved in the relationship, and the presence of the parental separation effects are the factors that constitute the young adult in questions negative perception of relationship satisfaction.