Who gets the final words? An analysis of American and Japanese young adults’ recall of a major conflict with their parents

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Abstract

American and Japanese young adults were asked to participate in a survey which asked them to recall their major conflict that they have had with their parents. The conflict episodes were coded and analyzed based on 1) topical content of a conflict, 2) conflict strategy used by parents, 3) conflict strategy used by the young adults, 4) outcome of the conflict, and 5) reported consequences of the conflict to them or to their relationship.

Author

• Sachiyo M. Shearman, East Carolina University