Support amid Conflict: How Support and Affection Shape Trajectories of Intimate Partner Aggression over Time

Poster Session IX

Keyword: Conflict

Abstract: Support behaviors within intimate partners’ aggressive conflicts may represent effective conflict resolution and prevent future aggression. Alternatively, receipt of support may reinforce aggression use over time. For 6 months, 448 partners reported on support during aggressive incidents. Significant inhibitory effects of support were observed, although notable exceptions are described.

• Julia Rohde (Presenting Author)
• Amy Marshall (Author)