Relationship Dynamics Flashcards
Relationship development
Towards emotional closeness
Relationship deterioration
Towards emotional distance
Deterioration communication
Decrease in quality
Decrease in quantity
Negative tone
Relationship factors
Norms = Rules for behaviour Roles = Set of norms for behaviour in specific context Intimacy = Sense of being close & being accepted Power = Ability to influence/control others behaviour Status = Position relative to others
Explicit norms
Verbal agreement
Implicit norms
Unspoken rules
Interrole conflict
Conflicting expectations between 2 or more roles
Intrarole conflict
Conflicting expectations within same role
Intimacy affected by 3 relationship dialects
- Autonomy/connection
- Certainty/uncertainty
- Openess/closedness
Principle of least interest
Relationship less important = more power
Reasons relationships fall apart:
Unrealistic expectations Possessiveness Third-party relationships Personal changes Poor comm Excessive conflict Financial problems Work-related problems Inequity Negative attributions Lack of commitment
Uncertainty reduction theory
Berger & Calabrese
Explains comm in early relationships
Uncertainty levels when meeting:
COGNITIVE LEVEL = Unsure of beliefs etc
BEHAVIOURAL LEVEL = Unsure of how behave
2 components when meeting:
PREDICTIVE = Unsure what will do EXPLANATORY = Unsure why done
Axiom
Principle/plausible assumption
Cause-effect statement
Axiom 1
As verbal comm increases, uncertainty decreases
Axiom 2
As nonverbal comm increases, uncertainty decreases
Axiom 3 (need for info)
Uncertainty decreases as need for info decreases
Axiom 4 (intimacy)
High uncertainty = decreased intimacy
Low uncertainty = increased intimacy
Axiom 5 (reciprocity)
High uncertainty = High reciprocity (mimicking)
Low uncertainty = Low reciprocity
Axiom 6 (similarity)
High similarity = Low uncertainty
Low similarity = High uncertainty
Axiom 7 (liking)
High uncertainty = Low liking
Low uncertainty = High liking
Self-monitoring
High self-monitors = Care about impression, sensitive to feedback & adapt behaviour
Low self-monitors = Less concerned about impression & direct
Gain knowledge of others by:
ACTIVE STRATEGIES (q's) PASSIVE STRATEGIES (observation)
Development of relationships
Perceived perceptions Initiation Experimentation Intensifying Diversion Integration Bonding
Stages of relationship dissolution
Intrapersonal turbulence Receding Expose Publicity Termination & Grief
