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Conflict management within cohabitation relationships

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Data from 33 cohabiting couples are analyzed from a conflict theory perspective. Commitment balance in a cohabiting relationship (i.e., equal commitment to the relationship rather than one partner valuing it more) is found to be important in understanding conflict processes. Five hypotheses are developed from this theoretical perspective and these findings.

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    Charles B. Hennon

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Hennon, C.B. Conflict management within cohabitation relationships. J Fam Econ Iss 4, 467–486 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01094177

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