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A systems approach to investigating interpersonal strife
Author(s) -
Kunce Joseph T.,
Moore Earl J.,
Kunce Henry W.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(198405)40:3<713::aid-jclp2270400311>3.0.co;2-u
Subject(s) - psychology , interpersonal communication , interpersonal relationship , personality , social psychology , sample (material) , stepwise regression , regression analysis , developmental psychology , statistics , mathematics , chemistry , chromatography
Investigated the relationships between computer‐simulated, in‐vitro interactional personality behavior and various indices of interpersonal relationships using data collected from 31 families. Interpersonal strife scores for each of 31 family triads developed via mathematical simulation using a systems approach correlated significantly with 6 of the 10 personal relationship variables. Stepwise regression analysis showed that strife for this sample was allied most closely with rigid, unstable interpersonal interactions. It was concluded that (1) mathematical simulation of interpersonal behavior shows validity for group behavior as well as dyadic behavior; and (2) the systems approach offers a unique, in‐vitro way of studying and diagnosing interpersonal difficulties.