Gender-Differences in the Use of Communication Strategies in Romantic Relationships

Abstract

This research explores gender differences in communication within romantic relationships, focusing on university students due to a literature gap in this demographic. The study investigates how they endorsed communication strategies for conflict resolution and expressions forgiveness. Online questionnaires were distributed over three months, with 200 Taiwanese university students participating in this survey. Using independent-samples t-tests, the results suggested that females tended to adopt indirect fighting strategies during conflicts, while men favored the 'Minimization Strategy' for showing forgiveness. The study emphasizes recognizing and accepting gendered differences in communication strategies to enhance mutual satisfaction in romantic relationships.

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Chin-Hui Chen, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Yong-Jen Chen, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Wan-Yi Zhou, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Yu-Jing Chen, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Chang-En Wu, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Yi-Zhen Zhu, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan