All Definitions Flashcards
Absorption addiction model for parasocial relationships
A theory that suggests people develop parasocial relationships in order to cope with issues in their life.
Attachment theory explanation for parasocial relationships
A theory that suggests that if a child is unable to form a healthy attachment with a primary caregiver, the child will grow up to compensate with parasocial relationships.
Duck’s phases model of relationship breakdown
A theory that suggests the breakdown of a relationship develops over a number of stages; the intrapsychic phase, the dyadic phase, the social phase and the grave-dressing phase.
Dyadic phase
The second phase in relationship breakdown which consists of a person vocally expressing their dissatisfaction with their relationship with their partner.
Equity theory
The theory that for a relationship to be stable, both partners should perceive the relationship to be fair. If a partner receives too much benefit or finds the costs too large, the relationship is more likely to fail.
Filter theory
The theory that when selecting an ideal partner, people use certain criteria to decide whether someone qualifies as a potential partner or not.
Gating
The practice of using physical markers to separate potential partners and those who are not.
Grave dressing phase
The final phase of relationship breakdown, wherein post-breakdown, a person prepares for a new relationship.
Intrapsychic phase
A phase in relationship breakdown which consists of a person internally considering their dissatisfaction with their relationship.
Matching hypothesis
The theory that people are more likely to form a relationship with someone they share common traits with.
Parasocial relationship
A relationship that develops in a one-sided fashion with someone who cannot reciprocate.
Rusbult’s investment model of commitment
The theory that there are three factors that contribute to the commitment to a relationship: level of satisfaction, potential alternatives and romantic investment.
Self-disclosure
To share personal information with someone else in an attempt to establish trust within a relationship.
Social demography
The first filter in “filter theory”, which refers to social and cultural features of people, e.g. social background and proximity.
Social exchange theory
The theory that relationships consist of mutual cost-benefit investments. If a relationship exceeds cost and does not reap enough benefits, it may end.
