P3: Duck’s Phase Model Of R Breakdown

Question 1

How does Duck express his view on R via this Model

Answer 1

Sees breakdown as a series of phases,
each w a threshold, once threshold breached then they move to next phase
Breakdown isn’t a catastrophic event , instead a process so isn’t inevitable

Question 2

The phases of breakdown:

Answer 2

Breakdown
Intra-psychic
Dyadic
Social 
Grave dressing

Question 3

Breakdown phase (not named in spec)

Answer 3

P becomes distressed/dissatisfied

Threshold: ‘I can’t stand this anymore’

Question 4

Intra-psychic phase

Answer 4

Considering whether ur better off out of R.
Ind won’t say anything to their P.
Some may end theR here
T: I’d be justified in withdrawing

Question 5

Dyadic phase

Answer 5

Confrontation of P. 
Talking ab feelings n potential future
Anger/guilt may surface, other P may also have concerns. 
Discuss ab costs if R ended
R can be saved if both P motivated 
T: I mean it

Question 6

Social phase

Answer 6

Feelings are public, friends & fam aware
No longer pretending but reconciliation is harder.
T: it’s now inevitable

Question 7

Grave-dressing phase

Answer 7

Once R over, Ps justify their actions
This is done to present themselves attractive for future Ps.
GD may inv stories of betrayal.
T: time to get a new life

Question 8

AO3: + real world application

Answer 8

Model can help couples understand why a R broke down.
May help the, get over the B.
Model can help when going through first 2 stages to repair R, e.g. focus on good aspects & clear communication
Would help prevent B for those who is yet single

Question 9

AO3: -retrospective & self reported data

Answer 9

Most research is retrospective ( p may remember details incorrectly/have a bias)
Data is often self reported-subjective, unscientific

Question 10

AO3:I&D - culture bias

Answer 10

Mainly applies to ind. Cults- where a B is inds choice regardless of its effect on wider groups.
But in Coll. Cults a R n it’s out come could be the fams choice
So R won’t go through Ducks phases