When Modes Collide: A Daily Diary Study of Mixed-Media Use and Conflict Behavior in Romantic Relationships

Nicole Kashian ^[1] ; Liesel L. Sharabi ^[2]
1. [1] Florida International University
  
  Florida International University
  
  Estados Unidos
2. [2] Arizona State University
  
  Arizona State University
  
  Estados Unidos
Localización: Southern communication journal, ISSN 1041-794X, Vol. 88, nº 5, 2023, págs. 466-478
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- A 5-day diary study examined if and how conflict behavior moderates the association between mode integration and relational and conflict outcomes among individuals in romantic relationships. Participants recorded daily conflict, conflict behavior, mode integration, relational satisfaction, and conflict resolution. In line with the communication interdependence perspective, the more mode integration individuals reported in constructive conflict, the more relational satisfaction they experienced. The data also revealed that the less mode integration individuals reported in low destructive conflict, the more conflict resolution they experienced. The results highlight the importance of examining conflict behavior and media use in tandem when studying romantic conflict.