Chapter 10: intimacy Flashcards
how do adol relationships differ from children’s
closer, more emotionally changed more involved
Refers to development of relationships: distinguish between Intimacy vs. …
Intimacy vs. sexuality
T: relationships characteristised by self disclosure trust and concerned
intimacy
can be intimate but not sexual
intimacy becomes concern in adol
f Intimacy is a concern across the lifespan
why intimacy growth large consideration in adol 2
Importance of intimacy linked to changes in
adolescent social world
2. Growth of intimacy linked to biological, cognitive and social changes= growth in intimacy
e.g. of biological change in intimacy
puberty= sexual impulses
romantic relationships
e.g. of cognitive change in intimacy
sophisticated conception of social relationships= cog changes allow maintenance of intimate relationships (e.g. self disclosure, perception of loneliness)
e.g. of social roles change in intimacy
behavioural independence= alone with friends= close discussions
parents turn to adol for support with perception of them being adults
fundamental theory for interpersonal relationships
Sullivan’s Theory of Interpersonal development
Sullivan’s Theory of Interpersonal development Emphasized the social aspects of …
growth.
sullivan: why Feelings of security versus anxiety?
developmental needs met or not
Sullivan outlines … of interpersonal needs
Stages
Developmental progression of needs
Sullivans theory is cumulative what does this mean
when transition raises security in past aids future transitions and identity development
when does the need for intimacy emerge
infancy
sullivan Need for intimacy and consensual validation in same-sex chumships occurs when
Preadolescence (8-10 to 12-14 years)
the quality of sam sex. friendships is predictive of …
later romantic relationships
sullivan what happens during early adol (12-14 to 17-18 years)
Need for sexual contact, need for intimacy with other-sex partner
sullivan interpersonal needs during late adol
need for integration into adult socieity
overarching purpose of sullivan stages
development to sexual relationships without anxiety
T: a strong and enduring emotional bond.
attachment
how does attachment theory view intimacy
reflective of early attachment with caregiver
Quality of parent relationships important predictor
4 types of attachment styles
Secure
◦ Anxious-avoidant
◦ Anxious-resistant
◦ Disorganized
attachment: ability to respond appropriately to cues:T
parental sensitivity (how do they respond to kids distress?)
which attachment style most at risk for psychopathy
disorganized