Conflict resolution in adolescent couples, sexism and emotional dependence

Abstract

Violence among adolescents is a topic of particular importance at present, it is also a subject rarely treated and studied, because these reasons it was decided to dig a little deeper in this case. The study's main objective is to establish a link between sexism and emotional dependency variables and conflict resolution among adolescents. The sample is composed of 608 adolescents from five institutes in the city of Malaga. The study data were analyzed using nonparametric tests, correlation and regression analysis. The results show more favorable levels in girls in the use of violence in relationships, but shows higher levels in boys in the variable sexism. Also statistically significant difference between the agency, conflicts of self and partner. In addition it also shows a positive association between sexism and dependence. On the other hand, sexism variables, dependency and conflict resolution strategies in couples were significant predictors of conflict resolution strategies themselves. Finally there is a strong association between own conflicts and marital conflict.