Recognition and surrender in marriage: Illuminating the Christian marriage debate through a relational psychoanalytic lens
by Axton Brereton, Lauren, Psy.D., WHEATON COLLEGE, 2010, 50 pages; 3409235

Abstract:

Intersubjectivity theory (Benjamin, 1990a; Benjamin, 1990b; Ghent, 1990) has delineated mutual recognition and surrender to be basic human longings. Gottman (1999), in his empirical research, has found correlates in his concepts of influence and cognitive room. Understanding these concepts about marriage can help us in understanding the dynamics of the practice of egalitarian and complementarian marital models. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative procedures, this project hopes to bring new light to complementarian and egalitarian conceptions of marriage by integrating psychological understanding and quantitative data. Results from the study indicate that there is a significant difference in satisfaction between complementarian and egalitarian couples. Additionally, the study found that discordant couples evidenced more understanding of their partner’s world than concordant couples. Finally, the implications of this study are discussed, namely in understanding Christian marriage and working.

 
AdviserMichael Mangis
SchoolWHEATON COLLEGE
SourceDAI/B 71-08, p. , Aug 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Theology; Psychology
Publication Number3409235
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