Ducks Phase Model- Relationship Breakdown

Question 1

Relationship breakdown

Answer 1

1.Breakdown: dissatisfaction with relationship
2. Intrapsychic phase: person considers leaving bc they feel unsatisfied
3. Dyadic phase: person confronts partner
4. Social phase: situation shared with others
5. Grave dressing phase: relationship ends, actions justified

Question 2

Evaluation

Answer 2

+research support - grave dressing - depression
+real world application- early intervention
-ethical issues in research
-impact of social phase differs according to couple