Relationship Breakdown Evaluation

Question 1

How does Duck’s theory oversimplify relationship breakdown?

Answer 1

The stages aren’t generalisable as it doesn’t account for drastic events such as cheating that will result in the phases of relationship breakdown being skipped
- not all relationships break up in phases
. The model may only be applicable to serious long-term relationship as short-term relationships won’t have built up commitment, so these phases won’t be necessary and breakdown can happen much sooner

Question 2

How was the oversimplification of grave dressing acknowledged?

Answer 2

2006 - Rollie and Duck added the resurrection stage

Question 3

What does the resurrection stage say?

Answer 3

. People don’t just grave-dress their breakup, but you also create a ‘new you’ without your partner
. Previous experiences from relationships can be taken into consideration to improve next ones
. Taking a positive look to future relationships
. Moved on from person you were to a new version of yourself

This stage is about personal growth

Question 4

Who does the resurrection stage mainly apply to and how is it limited?

Answer 4

The person who wanted to end the relationship, the other person may want to just take a break from any relationships
The resurrection stage is limited in the fact that it assumes people move on very quickly