Patrones de comunicación en la resolución de conflictos en parejas sordas y/o con Hipoacusia

Abstract

The objective of this research was to describe the communication patterns in conflict resolution of three deaf and/or hearing impaired couples in the city of Cali. It was a qualitative research in which three couples with hearing impairment were interviewed. The findings indicated that the three couples used different communication styles and strategies to resolve their conflicts, which means that there was no clear similarity derived from the hearing impairment condition. It was also found that the communication styles identified in the couple's dance (daily interactions) are similar to the styles used at the time of a conflict and its resolution. In addition, the couples' narratives about their level of satisfaction indicated a relationship between assertive styles, positive conflict resolution strategies and the satisfaction, feelings of well-being, comfort and pleasure they feel in their couple relationship. The participants consider it important to be able to transcend in time as a couple, and they look to their partner for the security he/she can provide, his/her level of commitment and the establishment of agreements.