How do adult intimate relationships start and what factors contribute to them being maintained? Answer with reference to theories of
relationship formation and maintenance.
It is advisable to use following resources:
1. Gross “Psychology, The Science of Mind and Behaviour”.
2.Diana Dwyer “Interpersonal Relationships”. You can stick to this plan + refer to other theories of relationship:
Essay plan.
Introduction.
• What is a relationship? Definitions and varieties.
• Introduction to an intimate relationship.
Main body.
Factors determining relationship formation:
• Proximity.
• Familiarity.
• Physical attractiveness.
• Similarity. (bring in stage models here)
The maintenance of relationship:
• What keeps people together?
• Social exchange theory (SET).
Relationship breakdown:
• Why do relationships go wrong?
• Duck’s model of relationship dissolution.
• Rusbult and Zembrodt’s model of responses to dissatisfaction.
Conclusion.
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