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Couple conflict: insights from an attachment perspective

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Feeney, Judith A, Karantzas, Gery C·2017·Current Opinion in Psychology
DOI 10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.04.017
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Abstract

The experience of conflict is often cited as a highly stressful relational phenomenon by romantic couples, and can have negative implications for relationship satisfaction and for the longevity of romantic relationships. In this paper, we review extant research on couple conflict in romantic relationships from an attachment theory perspective. The research we review is underpinned by two central tenets: firstly, severe or persistent conflict activates the attachment system; secondly, responses to couple conflict involve complex attachment dynamics, shaped by partners' attachment anxiety and avoidance. The research reviewed has important implications for both research and practice in the area of couple conflict, and clearly demonstrates how conflict can act as a stressor that shapes relationship functioning.

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Authors
Feeney, J. A., & Karantzas, G. C.
Affiliations
  • The University of Queensland (AU)
  • Deakin University (AU)
Corresponding author
Feeney, Judith A
ORCID
Karantzas, Gery C
Venue
Current Opinion in Psychology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2017-02
Volume
13
Pages
60-64
ISSN
2352-250X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.copsyc.2016.04.017
OpenAlex
W2346511883
Cited by
123
References
36
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 19 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 22 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 12 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 2
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0.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Current Opinion in Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Own your potential (DEAKIN) (submittedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Marriage and Sexual Relationships
Keywords
couple conflict, romantic relationships, attachment theory, attachment anxiety, attachment avoidance, relationship stress, relationship satisfaction, relationship longevity

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