Closeness and Marital Pleasing Some people may be afraid to commit to an enduring relationship
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Overview of assignment: Closeness and Marital Pleasing Some people may be afraid to commit to an enduring relationship. It seems they do not want the deep emotional ties that may come with long-term commitment.
Attachment styles in adulthood closely relate to a person’s ability to develop deep emotional ties that are enduring. Adult attachment styles may differ from those developed in infancy and childhood because of intervening experiences, but there is a tendency for secure attachment patterns in childhood to evolve into secure attachment patterns in adulthood. Secure attachment patterns make enduring relationships more likely, but there are other factors to consider.
It may be surprising, but many marriages—perhaps most—do not involve romantic love and deep emotional ties. Some are purely sexual or purely friendly. Robert Sternberg developed his triangular theory of love to explain different types of marriages.
More current research has found that individuals’ perceptions about their attachment style, their partners’ attachment style, and the level of social and emotional support may be more important than the actual attachment style or level of social and emotional support in determining marital satisfaction.
, you will explore adult attachment styles, marital satisfaction, and the triangular theory of love. For this Assignment, you will apply the triangular theory of love to two marriages (traditional and/or nontraditional), the attachment style of the participants, the view or illusion the participants have of their partners, and the likely pattern of marital satisfaction for these couples.
To prepare for this assignment:
(A).Select two couples you know who have been together for at least 4 years. Compare their views of their partners. Do they see each other through “rose-colored glasses”? Do they see each other as supportive and positive in their interactions with each other? How do you think the differences between these couples relate to their potential for staying together?
(B).Think about the adult attachment patterns as they apply to each couple. Are they secure or preoccupied/ambivalent or avoidant/dismissive? How do you think that pattern will influence the longevity of the relationships?
(C).Compare these couples using Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. Where on the triangle does each couple fit?
Think about the U-shaped pattern of marital satisfaction described by Belsky.
Think about the role of positive perceptions in marital satisfaction as described by Cobb, Davila, and Bradbury.
The assignment (1 page): APA style format, No Plagiarism, must be cited. Thank you
(1).Compare and contrast the relationships of the two couples you selected:
(2).Briefly describe each couple’s relationship: length of time together, ease of interaction, and amount of conflict.
(3).Describe their perceptions of their partners, considering any potential illusions such as those identified by Cobb, Davila, and Bradbury.
(4).Apply Sternberg’s theory to each couple, and identify the position of each couple on the triangle.
(5).Briefly describe each couple’s attachment style and levels of emotional support
(6)Describe each couple’s current level of marital satisfaction, and explain what you believe to be their likely progress toward more or less satisfaction. All Questions must be answered…….in this assignment. Thank you
References:
Predict which couple yArticle: Cobb, R. J., Davila, J., & Bradbury, T. N. (2001). Attachment security and marital satisfaction: The role of positive perceptions and social support. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27(9) 1131 – 1145. Retrieved August 18, 2
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