relationship Satisfaction

Question 1

What are the 5 most important factors contributing to relationship satusfaction

Answer 1

Communication
Commitment
Appreciation
Sexual satisfaction
perceived partner satisfaction

Question 2

What does bernard (1982) say about relationship satisfaction?

Answer 2

relationship satisfaction in marriage if often unequal, with men generally experiencing greater benefits than women.
he challenges the assumption that marriage benefits both partners equally, and shed light on the gendered experiences of relationship satisfaction

Question 3

What is his marriage vs. her marriage?

Answer 3

his marriage: Power anbd authority over women, relief from the burden of unpaid labour, improved health and mortality rates
her marriage: responsibility for unpaid labour, limited autonomy and decision making power, higher rates of unhappiness and consideration of divorce

Question 4

What do Waite and Gallagher (2000) say about marriage?

Answer 4

They challenge the view that marriage benefits men more than women, arguing that marirage positively impacts both men and womens well being. they suggest that societal factors, rather than marriage itself, might contribute to perceived differences in relationship satisfactin between genders

Question 5

How do societal factors contribute to oerceived differences in relationship satisfaction?

Answer 5

Women are more prone to depression
marriage benefits both genders
unhealthy lifestyles among single men

Question 6

Communication and happy relationships

Answer 6

Communication that is open and honest is one of the most important resources in a relationnship
Communication can also be destrcutive to a relationship

Question 7

What does tannen say about report talk and rapport talk?

Answer 7

men tend to use report talk. Focus on conveying information, asserting dominance, and maintaining information
Women tend to use rapport talk. emphasize building connections, fostering intimacy, and strengtheing relationships

Question 8

What is Gottmans 5 horsemen of the apocolypse

Answer 8

Contmept: feeling that ones spouse in inferior
Criticism: Making disapproving judgements
Defensiveness: Always being on the defense, assuming they are going to attack you
Stonewalling: refusing to listen to ones partner
Belligerent: Challenges the spouses power or authority