This study aimed to investigate constructive and destructive conflict resolution strategies used by married women and men, as well as the association of these strategies with sociodemographic and relationship variables. Participants were 750 heterosexual couples living in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, who answered the Conflict Resolution Behavior Questionnaire - CRBQ and 16 questions about sociodemographic data and relationship characteristics. Variance and correlation analyses were conducted in order to verify the differences and associations between the study variables. The “compromise” conflict resolution strategy was used more by men compared to women, and women used the “attack” strategy more often when compared to men. For both, religiosity was correlated with constructive strategies, whereas having children was associated with destructive strategies. Considering these findings, the aspects that can favor constructive management of conflicts by spouses are discussed.

RESUMOEste artigo avaliou o papel preditor dos estilos de apego na resolução do conflito conjugal. Foram investigados 428 homens e mulheres com idades entre 18 e 75 anos, de diferentes níveis socioeconômicos, residentes na região sul do Brasil. Os participantes responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico, ao The Conflict Resolution Style Inventory (CRSI) e à Escala de Apego Adulto (EAA). Realizou-se uma análise de regressão linear múltipla para testar as hipóteses. Os resultados apontam que os estilos de apego inseguros foram preditores dos estilos de resolução de conflitos destrutivos, enquanto que o estilo de apego seguro foi preditor da resolução de conflitos construtiva. Esses achados apontam para a importância de considerar os estilos de apego dos membros do casal na compreensão do padrão de relacionamento conjugal diante de situações conflitivas. Palavras-chave: estilos de apego, conflito conjugal, relações conjugais. ABSTRACTThis article evaluated the predictive role of attachment styles in marital conflict resolution. Sample was composed by 428 men and women aged between 18 and 75 years old, from different socioeconomic levels, residents in southern Brazil. Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire,

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo adaptar la estructura factorial del Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI) para la población del sur de Brasil, además de relacionar las cuatro dimensiones de resolución de conflictos (resolución positiva, distanciamiento, sumisión y participación en el conflicto) medidas por la escala con variables sociodemográficas, con el fin de comprender cómo las parejas manejas sus conflictos. Participaron en la investigación 750 mujeres y 750 hombres casados, con edad promedio de 40,9 años y que cohabitaban con el compañero actual en promedio hace 15,78 años. Los participantes respondieron a un cuestionario de datos sociodemográficos y al CRSI. Los datos revelan una estructura componencial de la escala semejante a la original. La resolución positiva fue la más empleada tanto por los hombres como por las mujeres, a pesar de que los datos evidenciaron un patrón de demanda por parte de las mujeres y retroceso por parte de los hombres. Se recomiendan adaptaciones en la utilización de la escala en portugués.

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Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma revisão sistemática de artigos científicos sobre psicoterapia de casal e estratégias de resolução de conflito e identificar variáveis envolvidas no processo terapêutico. Foram consultadas oito bases de dados: Academic Search Complete, Biblioteca Cochrane, Ibecs, Lilacs, Medline, PsycINFO, SciELO e Web of Science, no período de 2006 a 2015. Foram encontrados 238 artigos, sendo incluídos 13 estudos após a avaliação de três juízes independentes. As abordagens comportamental e cognitivo-comportamental se destacaram em relação à sistêmica e à psicodinâmica. Observou-se consenso sobre o papel da comunicação, da empatia, do perdão, do apoio mútuo e da confiança para a resolução dos conflitos conjugais. Por outro lado, há falta de homogeneidade e de clareza na utilização de conceitos e técnicas. A análise da literatura forneceu um panorama internacional, composto por perspectivas de consenso já estabelecidos, inconsistências que devem ser superadas e carência de estudos, especialmente no Brasil, contexto potencial de investigação da temática. Palavras-chave: Casamento, Conflito Conjugal, Terapia de Casal, Resolução de Problemas. Couple Therapy and Conflict Resolution Strategies: A Systematic ReviewAbstract: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of scientific articles about couple psychotherapy and conflict resolution strategies and to identify variables involved in the therapeutic process. Eight databases were consulted: Academic Search Complete, Cochrane Library, IBECS, Lilacs, Medline, PsycINFO, SciELO and Web of Science, from 2006 to 2015. We found 238 articles and, after an evaluation by three independent judges, 13 studies were included in this review. The behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches have excelled in relation to the systemic and to the psychodynamic ones. On one hand, there was consensus on the role of communication, empathy, forgiveness, mutual support and confidence for resolving marital conflicts. On the other hand, there is a lack of homogeneity and clarity in the use of the concepts and techniques. The literature review provided an international overview, consisting of consensual perspectives already established, inconsistencies that must be overcome and a lack of studies, especially in Brazil, culminating in a potential context of thematic research.

This study aimed to identify conflict resolution profiles and assess relationship quality levels associated with each profile. The participants were 750 heterosexual couples living in southern Brazil. They filled out measures about conflict resolution strategies, relationship quality, and sociodemographic data. A latent profile analysis was conducted in order to classify participants regarding conflict resolution. Variance and association analyses were also conducted in order to examine relationships between the resolution profiles and other study variables. Four profiles were identified: Low Conflict/Withdraw, Validator, Hostile, and Volatile. The Validator profile showed higher relationship quality, followed by Low Conflict/Withdraw and Volatile profiles, which did not differ from each other, and the Hostile, which showed low levels of relationship quality. We conclude that even though validation and negotiation are desirable, emotionally intense strategies may also be beneficial for couples in some contexts.

O objetivo desse estudo foi compreender as percepções de gestantes jovens multíparas sobre a gravidez, se esta foi planejada ou não, a experiência do parto, as vivencias da maternidade nessa etapa de vida, além da reação à notícia da segunda gestação. Para tanto, foram realizadas cinco entrevistas com jovens que passaram pela experiência de gestação mais de uma vez, que tinham idade entre 16 e 22 anos. A entrevista semi-estruturada abordou diversos aspectos relacionados à gestação, sendo analisadas, através de uma análise de conteúdo temática, as questões foco do estudo. Os resultados demonstram que as vivências da gestação, parto e maternidade no período, apesar de trazerem algumas dificuldades, são consideradas positivas pelas jovens. Palavras-chave: Adolescência -Gestação -MaternidadeThe aim of this study was to understand the perceptions of multiparous young women about pregnancy, if this was planned or not, the experience of childbirth, the experience of motherhood at this stage of life, and the reaction to the news of her second pregnancy. For this, five interviews with young people who had the experience of pregnancy more than once, which were aged between 16 and 22 years. The semi-structured interview covered various aspects related to pregnancy, and analyzed through a content analysis of thematic issues focus of the study. The results demonstrate that the experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood in the period, while bringing some difficulties, are viewed positively by young people.

Este estudo verificou evidências de validade da versão adaptada do Conflict Resolution Behavior Questionnaire (CRBQ) para o português brasileiro. Os participantes foram 750 casais heterossexuais, residentes no Rio Grande do Sul, que responderam a um questionário composto por dados sociodemográficos, pelo CRBQ e pelo Golombok Rust Inventory of Marital State (GRIMS). Foram conduzidas análises fatoriais exploratórias, de consistência interna, por meio do alfa de Cronbach, e de correlação entre as duas escalas. Os níveis de consistência interna variaram de 0,68 a 0,79. A versão final do CRBQ apresentou três dimensões, representando as estratégias de acordo, evitação e ataque na resolução dos conflitos. A versão brasileira do instrumento se mostrou adequada para a avaliação das estratégias de resolução de conflitos conjugais. Contudo, verificou-se a necessidade de reformulações de determinados itens para aprimorar o instrumento. Uma versão reformulada do CRBQ é apresentada, a fim de ser testada em estudos futuros. Palavras-chave: conflito conjugal; relações conjugais; medidas; validade do teste. ABSTRACT-Conflict resolution strategies for couples: Validity evidences for the CRBQ This study verified validity evidence for the Brazilian Portuguese adaptation of the Conflict Resolution Behavior Questionnaire-CRBQ. The sample was composed of 750 heterosexual couples, who lived in Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil, and completed a questionnaire containing sociodemographic data, the CRBQ and the Golombok Rust Inventory of Marital State-GRIMS. Exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha reliability estimates and correlations between the two scales were conducted. Reliability estimates ranged from .68 to .79. The final version of CRBQ presented three dimensions, representing the strategies of conflict resolution: compromise, avoidance, and attack. The Brazilian version of the instrument was adequate for the assessment of conflict resolution strategies among couples. However, to improve the instrument, some item need further revision. A revised version of the CRBQ is presented, to be tested in future studies.