Duck's Phase Model Flashcards
Who came up with Ducks Phase Model?
Duck
When did Duck come up with his Phase Model?
1988
How many phases are in the Phase Model?
4
Phase 1
Intra-psychic Phase
Phase 2
Dyadic Phase
Phase 3
Social Phase
Phase 4
Grave-dressing Phase
Intra-psychic Phase
Inside the head of one person. One partner becomes dissatisfied with the relationship.
Dyadic Phase
Between two people. The other partner is told about the dissatisfaction
Social Phase
Beyond the couple. The break-up is made public to friends and family. Implications are discussed. the relationship can be saved here.
Grave-dressing phase
Finishing the relationship completely. the ex-partners organise their lives post-relationship. They tell their own version of the breakup and of their current relationship with their ex
what does research suggest?
it doesn’t show how complex the breakdown of a relationship can be
Rusbult and Zembrodt (1983)
said some people in a relationship breakdown actively lead the process. Others believe things will resolve themselves
Akert (1992)
said people who do the breaking up are less likely to be upset or to show physical symptoms
Ducks Phase Model is…
descriptive