@article{ref1,
title="Do attributions mediate the association between attachment and negative couple communication?",
journal="Personal Relationships",
year="2008",
author="Pearce, Zoe J. and Halford, W. Kim",
volume="15",
number="2",
pages="155-170",
abstract="This study explored whether attributions for negative partner behavior mediate the association between insecure attachment and negative couple communication, using both self-report and observational data. A sample of 59 married and cohabiting Australian couples completed self-report measures of attachment, attributions, and communication; were videotaped participating in two 10-min problem-solving discussions; and were assessed on their attributions during the discussions using video-mediated recall. Multilevel modeling found that female attachment insecurity was the most consistent predictor of self-reported and observed couple communication, and negative attributions mediated the association between attachment and self-reported couple communication. These findings suggested that attachment insecurity increased the likelihood that negative attributions were generated, which, in some cases, then influenced the style of communication each partner reported.<p />",
language="",
issn="1350-4126",
doi="10.1111/j.1475-6811.2008.00191.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2008.00191.x"
}