Defining High Conflict

被引:42
作者
Anderson, Shayne R. [1 ]
Anderson, Stephen A.
Palmer, Kristi L.
Mutchler, Matthew S. [2 ]
Baker, Louisa K.
机构
[1] Univ Connecticut, Dept Human Dev & Family Studies, Storrs, CT 06269 USA
[2] Penn State Worthington Scranton, Dunmore, PA USA
关键词
COMMON COUPLE VIOLENCE; MARITAL CONFLICT; RESPONSES; TYPOLOGY; DIVORCE; CUSTODY; ABUSE;
D O I
10.1080/01926187.2010.530194
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
The term high conflict is used regularly across various literatures; such as divorce, family court, and psychotherapy; to describe relationships that are mired in conflict. Despite its widespread use, the term has not been precisely defined in a clinically meaningful way. This article offers a definition of high conflict based on a synthesis of previous literatures related to high conflict, observations of court personnel, and the authors' own clinical experiences working with this population. A case study illustrates the pervasive negative exchanges and hostile insecure emotional environment that characterize these couples. The implications of this definition for clinical practice are also discussed.
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