Exploring communication patterns in marriage relationships: Attribution and D-I-S-C personality profile assessment

The purpose of this study was to test and present evidence assessing personality styles that contribute to understanding communication patterns in marriage relationships. This research was undertaken using a D-I-S-C personality profile assessment tool to determine the psychometric characteristics of ten married couples and their personality styles measured by four primary scales that describes and classifies people in terms of a set of concepts or constructs. This research was to determine if there was an apparent difference in communication within a marital relationship once couples were able to implement the D-I-S-C personality information. Results were conclusive, determining that communication improved in the participant's marriage once they understood how to attribute their spouse's communication behavior to a personality style. Additionally, the results of this study identified attributions through personality assessment that demonstrated a significant increase in marital communication.