Theories of romantic relationships: Duck's model of relationship breakdown

Question 1

Tashiro and Frazier

Answer 1

• surveyed 92 students about relationship breakdown
• found a number of personal growth factors had developed from breakdowns helped them in a future
• gained wisdom from past relationships and learned lessons

Question 2

Moghaddam et al

Answer 2

• relationships in individualistic cultures are generally voluntary and frequently come to an end
• relationships in collectivist cultures tend to be less easy to end and involve wider family
• the whole concept of romantic relationship differs between cultures