Abstract
This study examined associations between Mexican-origin spouses' conflict resolution strategies (i.e., nonconfrontation, solution orientation, and control) and (a) gender-typed qualities and attitudes, (b) cultural orientations, and (c) marital quality in a sample of 227 couples. Results of multilevel modeling revealed that Mexican cultural orientations were positively associated with solution orientation, and Anglo cultural orientations were negatively associated with nonconfrontation. Expressive personal qualities were negatively associated with control, whereas instrumental qualities were positively related to control. Links between conflict resolution and marital quality revealed that control and nonconfrontation were associated with spouses' ratings of marital negativity. In some cases, different patterns emerged for husbands and wives. Discussion highlights the role of culture and gender dynamics in marital relationships.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 991-1005 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Marriage and Family |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Conflict
- Culture
- Dyadic/couple data
- Gender
- Hispanic Americans
- Marriage and close relationships
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anthropology
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)