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Understanding Relationship Dynamics: From Attraction to Conflict Resolution

Explore the intricacies of human relationships through the lens of various theories and models. We delve into intimacy, attraction, and the necessity of belonging as outlined in Schutz's theories. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs provides a framework for understanding self-actualization and the human quest for growth. We will also cover the stages of relationship development and dissolution using Knapp's model and Duck's theory. Finally, learn about dialectics in relationships and effective conflict management styles that foster healthy interactions.

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Understanding Relationship Dynamics: From Attraction to Conflict Resolution

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  1. INTIMACY • Attraction • Need (two theories) • Schutz’s • Affection • Inclusion • Control

  2. MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS SELF ACTUALIZATION Personal growth and fulfillment AESTHETIC NEEDS Beauty,balance, form COGNITIVE NEEDS Knowledge,meaning,self awareness ESTEEM NEEDS Achievement,status,responsibility,reputation BELONGINESS/LOVE NEEDS Family,affection,relationships, work group SAFETY NEEDS Protection,security,law,etc. BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS Food,clothing,shelter

  3. RELATIONSHIP DEVELOP. [coming together] (Knapp) • Initiating • Experimenting • Intensifying • Integrating* • Bonding* • *Maintenance stages • Page 134(model)

  4. RELATIONSHIP DEVELOP. [coming apart] • Differentiating* • Circumscribing* • Stagnating • Avoiding • Terminating • *Maintenance stages

  5. RELATIONSHIP DISSOLUTION (Duck theory) • Intrapsychic Phase • “should I stay or should I go?” • Dyadic Phase • “It takes two” • Social Phase • Advice • Grave-dressing • “whose at fault?”

  6. RELATIONSHIP DIALECTICS • Dialectics-contradictory impulses that pull us in different directions (slide) • Strategies for using dialectics • Selecting • Neutralizing • Segmenting • Reframing

  7. APPLYING DIALECTICS • Family • Dialogue • Don’t be afraid to disclose • Friendships • Trust • Acquaintance vs friend • Romance? • College • Different cultures • Community Service • Applying skills in “real life” settings

  8. Gibb categories (Video #2-CD)Defensive Supportive Evaluation Control Manipulation Indifference Superiority Certainty Description Problem Orientation Assertiveness Empathy Equality Provisionalism

  9. CONFLICT • Expressed struggle • Types of conflict • Pseudo-misunderstandings • Destructive-negative spiral • Constructive-determining how to solve problem

  10. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLE [Competing] • Win-lose scenario • Me oriented • “Victory for one”

  11. CONFLICT MANAGEMENTSTYLE [accommodating] • Nonassertive • Necessary if you have less power • Maintain harmony

  12. CONFLICT MANAGEMENTSTYLE [Avoiding] • Pretend like it does not exist • “Stonewalling” • Not always a “bad” thing • Trivial arguements

  13. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLE [compromising] • Lose-Lose scenario • Ends conflict sooner • Not happy with decision

  14. CONFLICT MANAGEMENTSTYLE [COLLABORATION] • Confrontation • Integration • Smoothing • Is the most positive for resolving conflicts

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