Abstract
The past two decades have evidenced an increasing amount of interest in theory construction and development in the area of the family. Yet in spite of this interest, few theorists have focused on the possibilities of utilizing a multiple theoretical approach in interpreting data and guiding practice interventions. The complementarity of three often used theories in family research is examined in this article: social exchange theory, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory. A case example is provided in which a multiple perspective is applied to a problem of marital discord. Implications for the clinician are discussed.
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