Citation

Clymer SR, Ray RE, Trepper TS, Pierce KA. J. Couple Relationsh. Ther. 2006; 5(1): 71.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J398v05n01_04

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article presents the results of a study that assessed the relationship among romantic attachment style, conflict resolution, and sexual satisfaction. It was found that high ambivalent attachment predicted less sexual satisfaction. It was also found that those who scored high on ambivalent or avoidant attachment had lower relationship satisfaction, as well as those who used verbal aggression as a means of conflict resolution had lower relationship satisfaction. Therapeutic implications and areas for future research are addressed.

Keywords: Attachment; conflict; abuse; sexuality; satisfaction; relationship; romantic; couple