How Mothers’ and Children’s negativity predicts conflict resolution

•Behavioral observations of mother and child negativity from conflict discussions were used to test a recent emotion-focused extension of coercion theory.•When children displayed more negativity, dyads were more likely to reach a standoff than a compromise.•When mothers displayed more negativity, dy...

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Published in:Journal of experimental child psychology 2026-06, Vol.266, p.106485, Article 106485
Main Authors: Nelson, Jackie A., Marom, Emma R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coercion theory
Mother–child conflict
Negativity
Resolution
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