Material Information |
| Title: |
The Effects of Physical Violence and Physiological Arousal Working through Verbal Abuse on Marital Satisfaction |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
McDevitt, Alison |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2003 |
| Publication Date: |
2003 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Physical Violence
Physiological Arousal
Verbal Abuse
Marital Satisfaction |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
This study will investigate the relationship between physical violence, physiological arousal, and verbal abuse in the couple. Past research indicates that physical violence, physiological arousal and verbal abuse all have detrimental effects on marital satisfaction (Davila, Bradbury, Cohan, & Tochluk, 1997; Hill, 2000). Gottman (1996) postulated that physiological arousal during conflict, was likely to result in a flight or fight response, like aggression or withdrawal. To date, however, there has not been any comprehensive research examining these three variables as part of a system that negatively influences marital satisfaction. Through a path analysis of previously gathered data on 94 distressed couples, this study will assess the effects of these three variables on marital satisfaction. Data on marital satisfaction, physical violence and verbal abuse were collected using self-report surveys, while the data for physiological arousal was collected during a baseline period. It is hypothesized that the variables physical violence, physiological arousal and verbal abuse are related to marital satisfaction. The first path model that was proposed did not fit the data so a secondary hypothesis was formed from the theory and research. This secondary hypothesis suggested that physical violence and physiological arousal work through verbal abuse to affect marital satisfaction. Understanding the relationship between these multiple factors is vital if we are to develop effective treatment programs for distressed couples. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Alison McDevitt |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2003 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Ryan, Kimberly |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2003 M14 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003264:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
The Effects of Physical Violence and Physiological Arousal Working through Verbal Abuse on Marital Satisfaction |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
McDevitt, Alison |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2003 |
| Publication Date: |
2003 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Physical Violence
Physiological Arousal
Verbal Abuse
Marital Satisfaction |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
This study will investigate the relationship between physical violence, physiological arousal, and verbal abuse in the couple. Past research indicates that physical violence, physiological arousal and verbal abuse all have detrimental effects on marital satisfaction (Davila, Bradbury, Cohan, & Tochluk, 1997; Hill, 2000). Gottman (1996) postulated that physiological arousal during conflict, was likely to result in a flight or fight response, like aggression or withdrawal. To date, however, there has not been any comprehensive research examining these three variables as part of a system that negatively influences marital satisfaction. Through a path analysis of previously gathered data on 94 distressed couples, this study will assess the effects of these three variables on marital satisfaction. Data on marital satisfaction, physical violence and verbal abuse were collected using self-report surveys, while the data for physiological arousal was collected during a baseline period. It is hypothesized that the variables physical violence, physiological arousal and verbal abuse are related to marital satisfaction. The first path model that was proposed did not fit the data so a secondary hypothesis was formed from the theory and research. This secondary hypothesis suggested that physical violence and physiological arousal work through verbal abuse to affect marital satisfaction. Understanding the relationship between these multiple factors is vital if we are to develop effective treatment programs for distressed couples. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Alison McDevitt |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2003 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Ryan, Kimberly |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2003 M14 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003264:00001 |
|