...When a Romantic Relationship Turns Ugly Love is the central focus of a romantic relationship but the relationship can often turn sour and ugly when partners experience negative emotions. Many obstacles hinder a relationship from becoming successful such as being unfaithful, lack of communication and the inability to compromise. All these components can potentially hurt a relationship, however, from my personal experience jealousy (a combination of hurt, anger and fear) is one of the most dangerous threats that can ultimately end a relationship. The lyrics in “Everything I’m not” by the Veronicas depict that romantic partners hold negative emotions towards one another when they are involved in an unhealthy relationship. The key components that identify the instability of the relationship mentioned in this song are jealousy, social comparison and infidelity. Jealousy, generally considered a negative aspect in interpersonal relationships, can eventually be led by possessing an insecure attachment style. “Everything I’m not” boldly starts off with the Veronicas echoing the words of the guy, “‘Oh no don’t go changing’, that’s what you told me from the start.” The Veronicas explore on the fact that the relationship ended because of the man. The lyrics, “Cause the girl that you want, she was tearing us apart. Cause she’s everything, everything I’m not,” looks at social comparison because she compares herself to the other woman’s beauty and intelligence. This explores further...
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...evaluate two or more theories of the formation of romantic relationships (24 marks) There are many different ways that romantic relationships can be formed. Two examples of this are the reward/ need theory suggested by Byrne and Claw as well as the filter theory suggested by Kerchkoff and Davies. In this essay, I will be expanding on these two theories and evaluating them. The first of the two theories is the filter theory suggested by Kerchkoff and Davies. They suggested that there are different factors that affect the choice of who we choose to form a relationship with; these being: proximity, similarity and psychological factors. By proximity, Kerchkoff and Davies said that compared to the amount of people in the world, we only meet a small amount of people and the chance of forming a relationship is greater if the distance between a couple is minimal. By similarity, the two say that the chances of forming a relationship is greater if the significant other has a similar social or cultural background and educational level. Psychological factors that may affect the formation of relationships are said to include whether both people share similar beliefs and values, and personality traits. The more similar people are, Kerchkoff and Davies said that they are more likely to form a relationshiop. Kerchkoff and Davies conducted a study themselves in 1962 to see what students felt were the most important factor in maintaining a relationship. To do so, they studied students in both short...
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...For a romantic relationship, there is a lot of factors that affecting it in terms of the duration, stability and relationship tightness between partners. It is considered that the personal relationship with partner is the most important element for maintaining a steady relationship among HKU SPACE students. It is listed 13 factors in the question, let the respondents to rate them for the importance in keeping the relationship with their romantic partner. Among the 50 respondents, the result between genders is similar, over fifty per cent respondents rate “Trust” as the most important element in a stable relationship . Also, “Care” is the second most rated factor responded by the students, nearly seventy per cent of female respondents rated it as 5 and 28% of them rated it as 4, not surprisingly, there’s 88% of male respondents have rated “Care” 4 or above. Likewise, “Loyalty” and “Patient” are also rated in a high mark among respondents. It is shown that most of the student believe the attitude and how partner behave is the chief component to continue the relationship. Researcher at the University of Buffalo said that they did a study which can prove that men more self-centered comparing with women. The research which done among HKU SPACE student somehow responds to the study, 72% of male respondents rated the “Relationship with each other’s family” as 3 or below, while female respondents give it a higher rating, 60% of them rate it 4 or above. Still, this is not one of a main...
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...EFFECTS OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA SABAH MALAYSIA BY: IMELDA ALBERT GISIP CYNTHIA ANNAMARIA ROBERT DAWAYAN JASMINE @ JUSPIN DAVID MARCH 2011 COPYRIGHT © UiTM Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Letter of Report Submission Letter of Offer (Research Grant) Acknowledgements '" Report 4.1 Executive Summary 4.2 Introduction 4.3 Literature Review 4.4 Methodology 4.5 Results and Discussion 4.6 Conclusion and Recommendation 4.7 References/Bibiliography Research Outcomes '" Appendix '" iii iv v 1 2 6 11 14 18 20 23 .24 '" '" '" '" COPYRIGHT © UiTM Tarikh No. Fail Projek 28 Februari 2011 600-RMI/SSP/DANA5/3/DSP (32/2009) Penolong Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan) Institut Pengurusan Penyelidikan (RMI) Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam Ybhg. Prof., LAPORAN AKHIR PENYELIDIKAN "EFFECTS OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE" Dengan segala hormatnya perhatian Ybhg. Prof adalah dirujuk kepada perkara di atas. Bersama-sama ini disertakan 2 (dua) naskah Laporan Akhir Penyelidikan beserta CD bertajuk di atas untuk perhatian dan tindakan RMI yang selanjutnya. Sekian terima kasih. iii COPYRIGHT © UiTM . ~= ~ MARA Surat Kami Tarikh 60D-RMI/SSP/DANA 5/3/Dsp (32/2009) 6 Mac 2009 Imelda Albert Gisip Ketua Projek Fakulti Pengurusan Perniagaan UiTM Cawangan Sabah Kampus Kota Kinabalu Beg Berkunci 71 88997 Kota Kinabalu SA BAH Cynthia Annamaria Robert Dawayan Ahli Projek...
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...Relationship Between Psychological Intimacy and Romantic Jealousy Abstract Most of the research on romantic relationships are emphasizing the roles of psychological intimacy and the generated jealousy evoking behaviors. However, the causal effects of these constructs in relation to jealousy have not yet been examined enough. Some of the factors such as affection, affirmation levels, attachment style, and levels of intimacy play an important role in changing the style of jealousy related behaviors either cognitive or surveillance. Results show that the negative type of jealousy where the emotion of fear, aggressiveness hold to the person’s character may be the reason of perceived threats to the relationship from third parties. When there is a threat in a romantic relationship, it is seen that the partners are more likely to be engaged in jealousy behaviors. Keywords: Jealousy, Psychological intimacy, Romantic relationship Relationship Between Psychology Intimacy and Romantic Jealousy Have you ever seen that either you or your romantic partner turned into a green eyed monster? Green eyed monster is socially named for the concept, jealousy. Being jealous has always considered to be negative yet many people engage in jealousy evoking behaviors. There are many factors lying behind the emotion such as psychological intimacy. In other words, interpersonal closeness. Due to different give and takes, interpretations...
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...of love and sexuality on a sociobiological level and on the formation of gender expectations. This essay aims to investigate and explain how attitudes with respect to relationships are affected by gender. In order to achieve this, a compilation of studies that assess the correlation between interpersonal relationships and gender will be considered. Finally, the essay will discuss possible ideas for future development in this field. Although a fine line exists between love, lust and attraction, these three components are often misinterpreted for one another. The need to belong is an evolutionary human instinct, and one that characterises an individual’s chances of survival. It is essential to acknowledge the common attributes of the three preceding elements which determine relationship statuses, so a clearer understanding can be achieved when considering the dissimilarities in attitudes between the genders. Conventionally, love has always been thought to be undemanding and trivial whereas attraction, or borderline infatuation, is affiliated with connections on a deeper energetic level. Lust can be summed up as the craving for sex, where the individuals engage in such activity without being exclusive to each other. Trailing an individual’s childhood attachment styles has helped determine prospective romantic attachment styles (Hazan & Shaver, 1987). The bonds formed between an infant and their primary caregiver can be classified into three categories....
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...The Father and Daughter Relationship and the effects it has on her Future Romantic Relationship Jessica Grayson South Carolina State University Psychology 401 March 9, 2012 While in a romantic relationship a women seeks for a partner that will provide her with unconditional love, security, and comfort. She comes to understand that the man she falls in love with should treat her with respect, show her affection, and love her in the same way she would love him. What women look for in her romantic partner is learned from her own relationship with her father. It is stated that the first man a women will ever love is her father, and what she expects her own romantic partner to be is a mirror of how her father was or is to her. The question that raises concerns is the women who are not fortunate to have the guidance of a father figure in their life; does it really affect her future relationship with her romantic partners? Over the years there has been a significant number if studies conducted to see if a young adult’s relationship with his or her family during childhood actually has a great effect on their adulthood, including their romantic relationships. According to research by Katorski (2003) the research conducted by the studies of Barnett and Kibria showed that a positive parent and a child relationship enhances several aspects of psychological wellbeing while a negative relationship between a parent and a child is thought to cause psychological distress. They believed...
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...Fun? Emailing? Projects? Every thing you love is inside this petite box. Its phenomenal ! A computer has every thing you need. I strongly believe that computers are a necessary for every one for the following reasons . First of all, computer are important for emailing for instance if you want to call your Cousins and there are in another country, you can go on yahoo and chat to them, it is for free! Instead of wasting money. Also a computer is important for adults and for business communication to save time banking can be done through the internet. Computers are useful to print something you can email any thing to yourself and then You can print your work at school or any where else is nit that magnificent ? Second of all a computer is worth while for projects. You research on the internet for your projects. Like for Ms.Chaw class I had to do research about space and we had two research on the computer. I used Microsoft word to write paragraph for Ms. Pattel at the same time I can check my spelling also we use power point to create our projects. Farther more you can save papers and also its easy for audience to understand through slideshow with images .That is why I think computers are worth while for projects Third of all, computers can be used for fun. You can listen to music or watch a movie on you tube. Also you can play games online or you can download games to your computers . that is why I think computers can be used for fun . Finally. In my own opinion...
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...When a relationship consists of one neurotic the relationship is considered to be less satisfying; which is a factor for, when breaking up there are a considerable amount of poor lasting effects (Finn, Mitte & Neyer, 2013). No research stated goes against what has already been stated, there are no studies stated to say that being in a relationship with a neurotic is pleasure; however, what was found, if a relationships context happens to change then the extent of neuroticism may change, possibly worse or better, depending on the circumstances as well as how much sex the couple have, (Fisher & McNulty, 2008) as that improves the neurotics neuroticism and has a positive effect, regardless of the result of lower sexual satisfaction (Russell & McNulty,...
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...Describe and evaluate two or more theories of the formation of romantic relationships (9 marks + 16 marks) January 2011 One theory that outlines the formation of relationships is the reward/ need satisfaction theory that was developed by Byrne and Clore (1970). The theory suggests that we form a relationship because the presence of a particular individual is associated with reinforcement. This is because rewarding stimuli creates positive feelings and these stimuli may be people. These people therefore make us happy, so, due to operant conditioning, we seek to adopt behaviours that lead to a desirable outcome and avoid those that lead to an undesirable outcome. Therefore, the presence of an individual produces positive reinforcement as they have a more attractive appeal. This theory also suggests that we are attracted to people if we meet them whilst we’re in a good mood, an example being at a party. As a result, previously neutral stimuli become positively valued as they are associated with the pleasant event, therefore meaning that we learn to like people through classical conditioning. Griffit and Guay (1969) conducted a study to investigate how the reward/need satisfaction theory works and how well it is acceptable. Participants were evaluated on a creative task by an experimenter. Later they were asked how much they liked the experimenter, and an onlooker who was present. The rating was highest when the experimenter had given positive evaluation of the task. This is rewarding...
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...Explore the ways in which Ibsen presents romantic relationships in the play “A Doll’s House,” and how this affects your understanding of the play. Compare the ways in which romantic relationships are presented by Wilde in the novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and by Ibsen in the play “A Doll’s House,” in light of the opinion that “all Victorian romantic relationships were superficial.” There are strong arguments that suggest that all Victorian romantic relationships were superficial in numerous ways, as presented by Ibsen in the play “A Doll’s House,” and Wilde in the novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” In Ibsen’s play, all relationships are tainted by the theme of superficiality via the stereotypical roles of the sexes and appearances. In Wilde’s novel, superficiality is similarly portrayed through appearances and art, however more through physical aesthetics, rather than social appearances. A strong example of this idea is the marriage between Nora and Torvald in “A Doll’s House.” A major theme that runs throughout the play, is the idea of performance in marriage. Both Nora and Torvald put on a facade, to present themselves as an ideal husband/wife. One example is Torvald’s shallow role as a stereotypical male following the revelation of Nora’s secret; that she withdrew a loan from Krogstad in order to pay for a trip to heal Torvald’s illness. At the initial exposé he exclaims “you have ruined all my future,” establishing himself as the dominant man, as this expression is...
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...The term “ship” is an old english word that refers to a vessel that transports people or goods by sea. However, in recent years, this term has transform into a ubiquitous word use to depict an fictional and romantic relationship. Today, many teenagers enjoy “shipping” two people – these individuals are known as the “shippers”. A “shipper” frequently surfs around the Internet, drooling over their favorite celebrities and matching their favorite duo. For instance, countless fans of the band “One Direction” are “shippers.” If given the chance, they do not wish to have a relationship with one of the members. They would instead, prefer to match the members into their desired pairs. When enough “shippers” approbate the “ship”, a “ship name” is created:...
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...Outline and evaluate the influence of culture on romantic relationships (24 marks) Within Western cultures there is a large urban setting, this means that individuals have a larger social pool of individuals that they can communicate with therefore having more freedom on who they choose to interact with whereas within non-western cultures, there is less social and demographic mobility which results in less choice on whom to interact with resulting in parents and family members being heavily relied upon to supply a social network to the individual. It is accepted that arranged marriages do work as well as have a low divorce rate as the parents often can see good qualities in an individual that would be suitable for their child and can identify potential undesirable characteristics that ‘love blindness’ could potentially overlook if the individual had full control over who they chose to form a romantic relationship with. Epstein supported this suggestion and found that over half of arranged marriages result in the two individuals falling in love, this shows that the relationship was built on a good basis and could maintain itself so much that it resulted in love. Furthermore, research into arranged marriages in India found that there was no difference in marital satisfaction compared to non-arranged marriages in the United States, suggesting that within different cultures there is difference in what is important within a marriage. Moghaddam found that within individualistic...
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...Dates are typically known as a social or romantic meet-up between two people. The couple goes out to a location together where two people have a romantic interest in each other. This sort of romantic interest could be described through the couple’s one romantic feelings towards another, the feelings such as love, a simple crush, or seeing if there is a possibility for a romantic relationship. Whether they want to go out to a mini-golf course or a high-class event, the final point is that the most important part of your date is the person along with them. They can be classified by the destination as a fancy date, a casual get together or an entertaining extravaganza. A formal date is most commonly stereotyped as a candlelit dinner surrounded...
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...Discuss theories on the maintenance of romantic relationships (24 marks) The social exchange theory was developed by Thibaut and Kelly, who suggested that social behaviour is due to the result of an exchange process, where people try to maximise rewards (Such as self-esteem and happiness) from a relationship and minimise costs (such as time, effort and emotional support). The exchange process changes when an individual receives rewards from others; they feel the need to return the favour. If the rewards outstrip the costs, this is seen as a positive sign in the maintenance of a relationship, but if the costs outweigh the rewards, the theory suggests that this could have a damaging effect on maintaining relationships. Thibaut and Kelly claimed that we create a comparison line (a standard against which all our relationships are judged). This referred to whether one person would offer something better or worse in accordance to what we expect from them. So if our current relationships exceed our comparison level, it’s a worthwhile relationship to stay in. However, if our current relationships fail to exceed our comparison level, this means we are dissatisfied with the relationship and may look for an alternative partner. Simpson et al conducted evidence supporting the social exchange theory. They found that participants in existing relationships rated people of the opposite sex as less attractive than participants not in relationships. This suggested that people judge prospects...
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