Jovanović, Dušanka

Link to this page

Authority KeyName Variants
64385295-9ae3-4ec3-95e2-8fa58c3cc305
  • Jovanović, Dušanka (3)
Projects

Author's Bibliography

Our unique dance: Deviations in the appearance of the phases of the couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy

Jovanović, Dušanka; Grbić, Sanja

(Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, 2024)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Jovanović, Dušanka
AU  - Grbić, Sanja
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://reff.f.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6285
AB  - Relying on the theory of Gestalt therapy, in this study we sequenced in-session couple
dynamics aiming to identify aspects of communication that facilitate or hinder constructive
exchange. Initially, we identified five phases of a contact episode, each of which has several
variations: (a) Emergence of a need, (b) Habitual attempt to satisfy the need, (c) Impasse, (d)
Novelty and regression, and (e) Constructive dialogical relationship. These phases are
tentatively successive, i.e., there are regularities in their appearance. However, deviations in
their progression were observed, which could be utilized in process diagnostics in the initial
stage of couple therapy. Mapping these irregularities is the aim of this paper. The participants
were six heterosexual couples (29–45 years old, ≥2 years together, 5 without children). The
data was collected through videotaping the 2nd therapy session. The material for the analysis
were contact episodes: couple interaction regarding the self-selected topic, during which the
therapist assumed the observer role. Thematic analysis was applied by the authors, with the
interpretation based on a dialogical approach and theory of Gestalt therapy. The first variability
is that the appearance of the latter phases is not mandatory (e.g., unwavering defensiveness
keeps the partners in the third phase, Impasse). Second, the order of the phases is not certain
(e.g., the prominent power imbalance within the couple leads to skipping the Impasse). Third,
the duration of the phases is not uniform (e.g., deflection prolongs the Emergence of a need
phase). Fourth, the contact episode development is characterized by circularity, i.e., returning
to previous stages (e.g., when partners are unequally ready for novelty, they create back-and-forth
movement: one introduces constructive dialogue characteristic of later stages, the other
contributes to regressing and reenacting the scheme). Fifth, if a couple has two contact episodes
within the same session, their course may differ: in the second episode, the initial stages are
condensed or completely skipped, and the couple begins the exchange with a rapid jump to
chronologically later stages (e.g., to the Impasse – repeating their scheme until exhaustion is
reached). Finally, particular variations of one phase are more often paired with specific
variations of other phases of the contact episode. The findings contribute to the therapists'
efforts to fine-tune their interventions to the here-and-now developments in order to facilitate
the supportive aspects of dialogical relationship.
PB  - Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
C3  - Book of Abstracts, XXX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, March 22-24. 2024.
T1  - Our unique dance: Deviations in the appearance of the phases of the couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy
SP  - 133
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6285
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Jovanović, Dušanka and Grbić, Sanja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Relying on the theory of Gestalt therapy, in this study we sequenced in-session couple
dynamics aiming to identify aspects of communication that facilitate or hinder constructive
exchange. Initially, we identified five phases of a contact episode, each of which has several
variations: (a) Emergence of a need, (b) Habitual attempt to satisfy the need, (c) Impasse, (d)
Novelty and regression, and (e) Constructive dialogical relationship. These phases are
tentatively successive, i.e., there are regularities in their appearance. However, deviations in
their progression were observed, which could be utilized in process diagnostics in the initial
stage of couple therapy. Mapping these irregularities is the aim of this paper. The participants
were six heterosexual couples (29–45 years old, ≥2 years together, 5 without children). The
data was collected through videotaping the 2nd therapy session. The material for the analysis
were contact episodes: couple interaction regarding the self-selected topic, during which the
therapist assumed the observer role. Thematic analysis was applied by the authors, with the
interpretation based on a dialogical approach and theory of Gestalt therapy. The first variability
is that the appearance of the latter phases is not mandatory (e.g., unwavering defensiveness
keeps the partners in the third phase, Impasse). Second, the order of the phases is not certain
(e.g., the prominent power imbalance within the couple leads to skipping the Impasse). Third,
the duration of the phases is not uniform (e.g., deflection prolongs the Emergence of a need
phase). Fourth, the contact episode development is characterized by circularity, i.e., returning
to previous stages (e.g., when partners are unequally ready for novelty, they create back-and-forth
movement: one introduces constructive dialogue characteristic of later stages, the other
contributes to regressing and reenacting the scheme). Fifth, if a couple has two contact episodes
within the same session, their course may differ: in the second episode, the initial stages are
condensed or completely skipped, and the couple begins the exchange with a rapid jump to
chronologically later stages (e.g., to the Impasse – repeating their scheme until exhaustion is
reached). Finally, particular variations of one phase are more often paired with specific
variations of other phases of the contact episode. The findings contribute to the therapists'
efforts to fine-tune their interventions to the here-and-now developments in order to facilitate
the supportive aspects of dialogical relationship.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade",
journal = "Book of Abstracts, XXX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, March 22-24. 2024.",
title = "Our unique dance: Deviations in the appearance of the phases of the couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy",
pages = "133",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6285"
}
Jovanović, D.,& Grbić, S.. (2024). Our unique dance: Deviations in the appearance of the phases of the couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy. in Book of Abstracts, XXX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, March 22-24. 2024.
Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade., 133.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6285
Jovanović D, Grbić S. Our unique dance: Deviations in the appearance of the phases of the couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy. in Book of Abstracts, XXX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, March 22-24. 2024.. 2024;:133.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6285 .
Jovanović, Dušanka, Grbić, Sanja, "Our unique dance: Deviations in the appearance of the phases of the couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy" in Book of Abstracts, XXX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, March 22-24. 2024. (2024):133,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6285 .

„Do you even listen to me?“: Phases in the development of couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy

Jovanović, Dušanka; Grbić, Sanja

(Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, 2024)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Jovanović, Dušanka
AU  - Grbić, Sanja
PY  - 2024
UR  - http://reff.f.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6284
AB  - From the perspective of the dialogic approach, the initial stage of partner therapy is
characterized by monitoring the dialogic exchange of partners, to identify the characteristics of
relational dynamics that facilitate or hinder constructive exchange. These relational microprocesses,
however, are largely unexplored. The goal of this exploratory study (as a part of
larger research) is to map in-session couple dynamics in the initial stage of therapy. The
question that guided us was: what formally defined phases characterize the development of
partner interaction? The participants were six heterosexual couples (29–45 years old, ≥2 years
together, 5 without children). The data was collected through videotaping the second therapy
session. The material for the analysis were contact episodes: couple interaction regarding the
self-selected topic, during which the therapist entered the observer role. Thematic analysis was
applied by the authors, with the interpretation based on Martin Buber’s dialogical approach
and theory of Gestalt therapy. Five themes, i.e., phases of the contact episode were identified,
with some variations of these phases being more and some less supportive of constructive
exchange. The first phase is The emergence of the need, in which the couple defines the
individual or relational needs and the obstacles to their realization. Variations concern
participation in problem definition (one-sided or mutual), way of defining (as relational or as
personal), and communication style (e.g., criticizing). The second phase is the Habitual attempt
to satisfy the needs and concerns couple’s usual problem-solving style, which can be less
constructive (e.g., blaming, fruitless confrontation), or more constructive (communicating
personal shortcomings and boundaries). The third stage is Impasse, in which repeated
unsuccessful attempts at resolution lead to a feeling of being stuck. This could appear in the
form of polarization of positions, or the form of resignation and withdrawal. The fourth stage
is Novelty and regression, in which a constructive change appears briefly before it is quickly
lost by returning to previous communication patterns. The fifth stage is a Constructive
dialogical relationship, in which the novelty introduced by one partner brings either calmness
and reflection, or empathy and validation of the other partner. The paper extends the efforts of
the integrative family therapists regarding the process diagnostic in the initial stage of couple
therapy, by offering tools that could be useful in the shorter time frame – within one therapy
session.
PB  - Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
C3  - Book of Abstracts, XXIX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
T1  - „Do you even listen to me?“: Phases in the development of couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy
SP  - 134
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6284
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Jovanović, Dušanka and Grbić, Sanja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "From the perspective of the dialogic approach, the initial stage of partner therapy is
characterized by monitoring the dialogic exchange of partners, to identify the characteristics of
relational dynamics that facilitate or hinder constructive exchange. These relational microprocesses,
however, are largely unexplored. The goal of this exploratory study (as a part of
larger research) is to map in-session couple dynamics in the initial stage of therapy. The
question that guided us was: what formally defined phases characterize the development of
partner interaction? The participants were six heterosexual couples (29–45 years old, ≥2 years
together, 5 without children). The data was collected through videotaping the second therapy
session. The material for the analysis were contact episodes: couple interaction regarding the
self-selected topic, during which the therapist entered the observer role. Thematic analysis was
applied by the authors, with the interpretation based on Martin Buber’s dialogical approach
and theory of Gestalt therapy. Five themes, i.e., phases of the contact episode were identified,
with some variations of these phases being more and some less supportive of constructive
exchange. The first phase is The emergence of the need, in which the couple defines the
individual or relational needs and the obstacles to their realization. Variations concern
participation in problem definition (one-sided or mutual), way of defining (as relational or as
personal), and communication style (e.g., criticizing). The second phase is the Habitual attempt
to satisfy the needs and concerns couple’s usual problem-solving style, which can be less
constructive (e.g., blaming, fruitless confrontation), or more constructive (communicating
personal shortcomings and boundaries). The third stage is Impasse, in which repeated
unsuccessful attempts at resolution lead to a feeling of being stuck. This could appear in the
form of polarization of positions, or the form of resignation and withdrawal. The fourth stage
is Novelty and regression, in which a constructive change appears briefly before it is quickly
lost by returning to previous communication patterns. The fifth stage is a Constructive
dialogical relationship, in which the novelty introduced by one partner brings either calmness
and reflection, or empathy and validation of the other partner. The paper extends the efforts of
the integrative family therapists regarding the process diagnostic in the initial stage of couple
therapy, by offering tools that could be useful in the shorter time frame – within one therapy
session.",
publisher = "Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade",
journal = "Book of Abstracts, XXIX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade",
title = "„Do you even listen to me?“: Phases in the development of couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy",
pages = "134",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6284"
}
Jovanović, D.,& Grbić, S.. (2024). „Do you even listen to me?“: Phases in the development of couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy. in Book of Abstracts, XXIX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade
Belgrade: Institute of Psychology, Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade., 134.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6284
Jovanović D, Grbić S. „Do you even listen to me?“: Phases in the development of couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy. in Book of Abstracts, XXIX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade. 2024;:134.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6284 .
Jovanović, Dušanka, Grbić, Sanja, "„Do you even listen to me?“: Phases in the development of couples’ contact episode in the initial stage of couple therapy" in Book of Abstracts, XXIX International Scientific Conference Empirical Studies in Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade (2024):134,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_6284 .

„Vidi me, zbrini me“: stilovi partnerske dinamike u početnoj etapi partnerske terapije

Jovanović, Dušanka; Grbić, Sanja

(Novi Sad: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, 2023)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Jovanović, Dušanka
AU  - Grbić, Sanja
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://reff.f.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5348
AB  - Specifičnost partnerske terapije leži u tome što se fokus sa individualnih pomera na
relacione procese, odnosno na dinamiku partnerskog odnosa. U prvoj etapi, cilj terapije
je osvešćivanje ključnih odlika dinamike para. U ovoj eksplorativnoj studiji (deo je šire
studije o partnerskoj terapiji), usmerile smo se na mapiranje različitih stilova razmene
koji se pojavljuju u početnoj etapi terapije para, pri čemu smo se vodile pitanjem: oko
koje bazične teme se organizuje dinamika partnerske relacije? U studiji je učestvovalo
šest heteroseksualnih parova (29–45 godina, ≥ 2 godine zajedno, 5 parova bez dece).
Podaci su prikupljeni videosnimanjem druge terapijske seanse. Materijal za analizu bila
je kontakt epizoda, definisana kao interakcija partnera o za njih relevantnoj temi, tokom
koje je terapeutkinja zauzela ulogu posmatrača. Svaki par tretiran je kao studija slučaja,
a kao dopunski metod korišćena je tematska analiza. Generisale smo tri teme, koje
odgovaraju stilovima partnerske dinamike, a identifikovane su i dve varijante svakog
stila. U interpretaciji podataka oslonile smo se na teoriju geštalt psihoterapije. Prvi stil
je: „Vidi me, zbrini me“: poziv partneru da reguliše partnerku u nezavršenom poslu
nailazi na otpor i granice. Dinamika para se organizuje oko partnerkinog nezavršenog
posla, a par pregovara oko pitanja ko je odgovoran za zbrinjavanje partnerke i
regulisanje odnosa. Varijante stila su: Kritikovanje i sučeljavanje suprotstavljenih pozicija
(„Meni treba ovo, ti radiš ono – ne, ti radiš to“) i Zagledanost u sebe spram povlačenja i
pojačavanja diferencijacije („Okupira me prošlost – ne mogu da ti nadoknadim sve“).
Drugi stil je: „Pojavi se u našem odnosu“: Poziv partneru kroz postiđivanje da potvrdi
lojalnost odnosu nailazi na prihvatanje ili otpor. Dinamika para se organizuje oko
partnerkinog doživljaja da partner, zbog lične pozadine, izneverava odnos, a pregovara
se oko toga šta može da ostane lično, a šta mora da postane zajedničko. Varijante su:
Konfrontiranje spram nedorečenosti i odbrambenosti („Bori se za naš odnos! – imam
pravo na privatnost“) i Konfrontiranje i potonje međusobno razumevanje („Ti si ovakav,
brinem za nas – razumem te“). Treći stil je: „Čik probaj da me izazoveš“: zahtev partneru
da više učestvuje, ali isključivo praćenjem partnerke, nailazi na slab otpor ili neupitno
slaganje. Dinamiku odlikuje izražen disbalans moći i organizuje se oko partnerkinog
doživljaja da je partner ne podržava, a partneri pregovaraju oko toga kako odgovoriti na
partnerkine duple poruke. Varijante su: Dominacija i optuživanje spram povlačenja i
slaganja („Promeni se po ovom skriptu! – Da, draga, hoću, draga“) i Dominantnost kroz
snažnu afektivnost spram pokušaja održavanja balansa u komunikaciji („Prestani da me poništavaš – Molim te, umiri se“). U radu će biti diskutovane teorijske i praktične
implikacije nalaza.
AB  - The distinct quality of couple therapy is that its focus are not individual, but relational processes, and the aim of the first therapeutic phase is to become aware of the key features of the relationship dynamics. The goal of this exploratory study (as a part of larger research) was to map various styles of couples’ interaction in the initial phase of therapy. To that aim, we asked: Which basic theme organizes the dynamic of couple relation? The participants were 6 heterosexual couples (29–45 years old, ≥2 years together, 5 without children). The data was collected through videotaping the second therapy session. The material for the analysis were contact episodes: couple interaction regarding the self-selected topic, during which the therapist entered the observer role. Couples were analysed as case studies, and thematic analysis was utilized as an auxiliary method. Three themes, i.e. styles of partnership dynamic were generated, and two variants for each of them. In the data interpretation we relied on theory of Gestalt therapy. The first style is: „See me, take care of me“: The one’s appeal that the other regulates her needs is met with resistance and boundary setting. The relationship dynamic is organized around one’s unfinished business, and the couple negotiates who is responsible for regulating the needs of the other and the ongoing relationship. Variants were: Critiquing and confrontation of opposing positions („I need this, you are doing that – No, you are doing that“) and Self-absorption vs. Withdrawal and differences accentuation ("I'm occupied by the past – I can't compensate you for everything"). The second style is: "Show up in our relationship": The request to the other expressed through shaming to confirm loyalty to the relationship is met with acceptance or resistance. The couple dynamics is organized around one’s perception that the other, due to his background, is betraying the relationship, and the couple negotiates what can remain personal and what must become shared. Variants were: Confrontation vs. Vagueness and defensiveness ("Fight for our relationship! – I have the right to privacy") and Confrontation and subsequent mutual understanding ("You are like this, I worry about us – I understand you"). The third style is: "Challenge me, I dare you": One’s request that the other participate more, but only by following, is met with weak resistance or unquestioned agreement. The dynamic characterizes a pronounced power imbalance and is organized around one’s perception that the other does not support her. The pair negotiates how to respond to the dominant partner's double messages. Variants were: Dominance and accusation vs. Withdrawal and acquiescence ("Change according to this script! – Yes, dear, I will, dear") and Dominance through strong affectivity vs. Trying to maintain a balance in communication ("Stop invalidating me – Please, calm down"). The paper will discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.
PB  - Novi Sad: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad
C3  - Knjiga sažetaka, Savremeni trendovi u psihologiji, Filozofski fakultet Novi sad, 26-28. oktobar
T1  - „Vidi me, zbrini me“: stilovi partnerske dinamike u početnoj etapi partnerske terapije
T1  - „See me, take care of me“: Styles of couple dynamics in the initial phase of couple therapy
EP  - 95
SP  - 93
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_5348
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Jovanović, Dušanka and Grbić, Sanja",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Specifičnost partnerske terapije leži u tome što se fokus sa individualnih pomera na
relacione procese, odnosno na dinamiku partnerskog odnosa. U prvoj etapi, cilj terapije
je osvešćivanje ključnih odlika dinamike para. U ovoj eksplorativnoj studiji (deo je šire
studije o partnerskoj terapiji), usmerile smo se na mapiranje različitih stilova razmene
koji se pojavljuju u početnoj etapi terapije para, pri čemu smo se vodile pitanjem: oko
koje bazične teme se organizuje dinamika partnerske relacije? U studiji je učestvovalo
šest heteroseksualnih parova (29–45 godina, ≥ 2 godine zajedno, 5 parova bez dece).
Podaci su prikupljeni videosnimanjem druge terapijske seanse. Materijal za analizu bila
je kontakt epizoda, definisana kao interakcija partnera o za njih relevantnoj temi, tokom
koje je terapeutkinja zauzela ulogu posmatrača. Svaki par tretiran je kao studija slučaja,
a kao dopunski metod korišćena je tematska analiza. Generisale smo tri teme, koje
odgovaraju stilovima partnerske dinamike, a identifikovane su i dve varijante svakog
stila. U interpretaciji podataka oslonile smo se na teoriju geštalt psihoterapije. Prvi stil
je: „Vidi me, zbrini me“: poziv partneru da reguliše partnerku u nezavršenom poslu
nailazi na otpor i granice. Dinamika para se organizuje oko partnerkinog nezavršenog
posla, a par pregovara oko pitanja ko je odgovoran za zbrinjavanje partnerke i
regulisanje odnosa. Varijante stila su: Kritikovanje i sučeljavanje suprotstavljenih pozicija
(„Meni treba ovo, ti radiš ono – ne, ti radiš to“) i Zagledanost u sebe spram povlačenja i
pojačavanja diferencijacije („Okupira me prošlost – ne mogu da ti nadoknadim sve“).
Drugi stil je: „Pojavi se u našem odnosu“: Poziv partneru kroz postiđivanje da potvrdi
lojalnost odnosu nailazi na prihvatanje ili otpor. Dinamika para se organizuje oko
partnerkinog doživljaja da partner, zbog lične pozadine, izneverava odnos, a pregovara
se oko toga šta može da ostane lično, a šta mora da postane zajedničko. Varijante su:
Konfrontiranje spram nedorečenosti i odbrambenosti („Bori se za naš odnos! – imam
pravo na privatnost“) i Konfrontiranje i potonje međusobno razumevanje („Ti si ovakav,
brinem za nas – razumem te“). Treći stil je: „Čik probaj da me izazoveš“: zahtev partneru
da više učestvuje, ali isključivo praćenjem partnerke, nailazi na slab otpor ili neupitno
slaganje. Dinamiku odlikuje izražen disbalans moći i organizuje se oko partnerkinog
doživljaja da je partner ne podržava, a partneri pregovaraju oko toga kako odgovoriti na
partnerkine duple poruke. Varijante su: Dominacija i optuživanje spram povlačenja i
slaganja („Promeni se po ovom skriptu! – Da, draga, hoću, draga“) i Dominantnost kroz
snažnu afektivnost spram pokušaja održavanja balansa u komunikaciji („Prestani da me poništavaš – Molim te, umiri se“). U radu će biti diskutovane teorijske i praktične
implikacije nalaza., The distinct quality of couple therapy is that its focus are not individual, but relational processes, and the aim of the first therapeutic phase is to become aware of the key features of the relationship dynamics. The goal of this exploratory study (as a part of larger research) was to map various styles of couples’ interaction in the initial phase of therapy. To that aim, we asked: Which basic theme organizes the dynamic of couple relation? The participants were 6 heterosexual couples (29–45 years old, ≥2 years together, 5 without children). The data was collected through videotaping the second therapy session. The material for the analysis were contact episodes: couple interaction regarding the self-selected topic, during which the therapist entered the observer role. Couples were analysed as case studies, and thematic analysis was utilized as an auxiliary method. Three themes, i.e. styles of partnership dynamic were generated, and two variants for each of them. In the data interpretation we relied on theory of Gestalt therapy. The first style is: „See me, take care of me“: The one’s appeal that the other regulates her needs is met with resistance and boundary setting. The relationship dynamic is organized around one’s unfinished business, and the couple negotiates who is responsible for regulating the needs of the other and the ongoing relationship. Variants were: Critiquing and confrontation of opposing positions („I need this, you are doing that – No, you are doing that“) and Self-absorption vs. Withdrawal and differences accentuation ("I'm occupied by the past – I can't compensate you for everything"). The second style is: "Show up in our relationship": The request to the other expressed through shaming to confirm loyalty to the relationship is met with acceptance or resistance. The couple dynamics is organized around one’s perception that the other, due to his background, is betraying the relationship, and the couple negotiates what can remain personal and what must become shared. Variants were: Confrontation vs. Vagueness and defensiveness ("Fight for our relationship! – I have the right to privacy") and Confrontation and subsequent mutual understanding ("You are like this, I worry about us – I understand you"). The third style is: "Challenge me, I dare you": One’s request that the other participate more, but only by following, is met with weak resistance or unquestioned agreement. The dynamic characterizes a pronounced power imbalance and is organized around one’s perception that the other does not support her. The pair negotiates how to respond to the dominant partner's double messages. Variants were: Dominance and accusation vs. Withdrawal and acquiescence ("Change according to this script! – Yes, dear, I will, dear") and Dominance through strong affectivity vs. Trying to maintain a balance in communication ("Stop invalidating me – Please, calm down"). The paper will discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.",
publisher = "Novi Sad: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad",
journal = "Knjiga sažetaka, Savremeni trendovi u psihologiji, Filozofski fakultet Novi sad, 26-28. oktobar",
title = "„Vidi me, zbrini me“: stilovi partnerske dinamike u početnoj etapi partnerske terapije, „See me, take care of me“: Styles of couple dynamics in the initial phase of couple therapy",
pages = "95-93",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_5348"
}
Jovanović, D.,& Grbić, S.. (2023). „Vidi me, zbrini me“: stilovi partnerske dinamike u početnoj etapi partnerske terapije. in Knjiga sažetaka, Savremeni trendovi u psihologiji, Filozofski fakultet Novi sad, 26-28. oktobar
Novi Sad: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad., 93-95.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_5348
Jovanović D, Grbić S. „Vidi me, zbrini me“: stilovi partnerske dinamike u početnoj etapi partnerske terapije. in Knjiga sažetaka, Savremeni trendovi u psihologiji, Filozofski fakultet Novi sad, 26-28. oktobar. 2023;:93-95.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_5348 .
Jovanović, Dušanka, Grbić, Sanja, "„Vidi me, zbrini me“: stilovi partnerske dinamike u početnoj etapi partnerske terapije" in Knjiga sažetaka, Savremeni trendovi u psihologiji, Filozofski fakultet Novi sad, 26-28. oktobar (2023):93-95,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_reff_5348 .