communication issues between parents and adolescents. Their article is titled “Demand/Withdraw Communication between Parents and Adolescents as a Correlation of Relational Satisfaction” (Caughlin and Malis). John Caughlin is a Professor at the University of Illinois in the Department of Communication. Professor Caughlin’s work has been related to interpersonal communication and close relationships. During his most current work, he is examining technology’s role in rcommunication and relationships (Univ. of Illinois). Ms. Rachel Malis - Reznik, according to the Elmhurst College faculty listing, is an Associate Professor, with her Ph.D in Communication Studies, from Northwestern University. Ms. Malis at the time of the article was a graduate
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They are examining a systemic approach to conflict. A systemic approach is to relate to or find a common system to approach and issue. They also are comparing dyads in their research. Dyads are elements or parts consisting of two parts; parent-adolescents are the focus of their review on this topic. As we explore their hypothesis and conclusion, we see that they look at the relationships and the value that it brings in drawing a conclusion on conflict and the impact on demands and withdrawal on both parties part. They state that demand/withdraw is systemic in the sense that the demanding and withdrawing behaviors are contingent on each other (Caughlin and Malis …show more content…
I can see how in our communication and use of power in a stressful situation we can over power and drive individuals out of the conversation leading to unresolved conflicts. I want to point out that the study addresses this demand/withdraw concept and how this can occur two separate ways. They refer to the relations as parent-adolescent, but in cases we see it’s the parent that is withdrawing due to the adolescents’ demands during conflict (Caughlin and Malis 60). An interesting perspective of how power can shift in and either/or conflict. The reasoning of the article appears to be strong with a solid motive to encourage on-going examination of the conflict and how it relates to satisfaction in relationships. Other articles support Coughlin and Marlis findings that satisfaction in parent-adolescent relationships are important and that on-going examination of how to improve a relationship is vital for the development of families. An article titled “The Correlates of Conflict: Disagreement Is Not Necessarily Detrimental,” expands on the topic of conflict in the relationship between parents and adolescent, speaking to positive and negative conflict. Some conflict is a positive thing that allow youth to develop a skill to handle and address conflict as they grow (Adams and Laursen). Something as a parent we
They are examining a systemic approach to conflict. A systemic approach is to relate to or find a common system to approach and issue. They also are comparing dyads in their research. Dyads are elements or parts consisting of two parts; parent-adolescents are the focus of their review on this topic. As we explore their hypothesis and conclusion, we see that they look at the relationships and the value that it brings in drawing a conclusion on conflict and the impact on demands and withdrawal on both parties part. They state that demand/withdraw is systemic in the sense that the demanding and withdrawing behaviors are contingent on each other (Caughlin and Malis …show more content…
I can see how in our communication and use of power in a stressful situation we can over power and drive individuals out of the conversation leading to unresolved conflicts. I want to point out that the study addresses this demand/withdraw concept and how this can occur two separate ways. They refer to the relations as parent-adolescent, but in cases we see it’s the parent that is withdrawing due to the adolescents’ demands during conflict (Caughlin and Malis 60). An interesting perspective of how power can shift in and either/or conflict. The reasoning of the article appears to be strong with a solid motive to encourage on-going examination of the conflict and how it relates to satisfaction in relationships. Other articles support Coughlin and Marlis findings that satisfaction in parent-adolescent relationships are important and that on-going examination of how to improve a relationship is vital for the development of families. An article titled “The Correlates of Conflict: Disagreement Is Not Necessarily Detrimental,” expands on the topic of conflict in the relationship between parents and adolescent, speaking to positive and negative conflict. Some conflict is a positive thing that allow youth to develop a skill to handle and address conflict as they grow (Adams and Laursen). Something as a parent we