In 2003, Dr. John Gottman (and colleagues) conducted a study to...

In 2003, Dr. John Gottman (and colleagues) conducted a study to find out more about communication patterns, conflict and emotional expression in 'same-sex' relationships.  For this week's discussion, check out the link below to read more about this research:

http://www.gottman.com/gay-lesbian-research/ 

Next, browse through this research article: Correlates of Gay and Lesbian Couples' Relationship Satisfaction and Relationship Dissolution (attached pdf file below). 

 

 

Lastly, please listen to the podcast, Same-Sex Couples May Have More Egalitarian Relationships (2014).  This discussion is based on research conducted by Dr. Robert-Jay Green.  Dr. Green sought to analyze behavioral and communication patterns between same-sex and heterosexual couples. 

http://www.wbur.org/npr/373835114/same-sex-couples-may-have-more-egalitarian-relationships

  

After you have reading/listening to the above materials, please complete the following tasks (don't forget to cite at least one outside resource in your initial post- check the Discussion Rubric for details):

1)  What might this research suggest about 'same-sex' relationship patterns of communication when compared to heterosexual relationship patterns of communication (hint: check out the chapter readings as well)?

2)  Compare and contrast the Gottman and Green research- what are the key findings?

3)  Respond to at least two other student posts.