Abstract
The present study was designed to explore the Conflict Management styles and its outcome relations among
married couples in Pakistan. It was also aimed to explore the gender differences in Conflict Management styles
and its outcomes. The instruments used were a) The Disagreement Scale-When We Disagree (Camara & Resnik,
1989), and b) When We Disagree: Outcome (Camara & Resnik, 1989). These scales measure the conflict
management styles used by the partners and their feelings after the conflict is over. Sample of 260 individuals’
(130 husbands and 130 wives) was taken, who were married for more than five years (5 to 20 years). The data
was composed from different cities of Pakistan through convenience sample. i.e. Islamabad (n=96), Rawalpindi
(n=74), and Faisalabad (n=90). Results demonstrated non-significant gender differences in conflict management.
Significant differences between husbands and wives were found on outcomes of conflict. The study concluded
that there were no preferred style of conflict management between husbands and wives, however feelings of
intimacy of husbands increases after the conflict was over as compared to the wives. Findings of the study could
be utilized in marital counseling and training programs to maintain healthy marital relationships.
