NOTES EXAM 4
Communication Arts 225 with Mccornack at Michigan State University
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By: Katelyn Farrell
Textbook:
Reflect and Relate: An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Created: 2011-05-04
Size: 30 flashcards
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Traditional Marriages
Prioritize family, value stability more than spontaneity, regular schedules, value sharing and companionship, not assertive but don't avoid conflict.
Independent Marriages
Believe relationships shouldn't constrain individual freedoms.
Value autonomy, irregular schedules, high assertiveness and conflict engagement.
Value autonomy, irregular schedules, high assertiveness and conflict engagement.
Separate Marriages
Low sharing and companionship, psychologically distant, routinized but separate schedules, avoid conflict.
Historically separate marriages were the norm. Kids can turn a traditional or independent marriage into this.
Historically separate marriages were the norm. Kids can turn a traditional or independent marriage into this.
Gay Male Marriages have:
Same percentage of Traditional Marriages/Relationships.
Fewer independent marriages.
More Separate marriages.
Fewer independent marriages.
More Separate marriages.
Lesbian Relationships have:
More traditional marriages.
Fewer independents.
Fewer Separates.
Report highest equity, most effective conflict resolution.
Fewer independents.
Fewer Separates.
Report highest equity, most effective conflict resolution.
Gay Males Fidelity
70% Fidelity
Lesbian Fidelity
80% Fidelity
Straight Females
76% Fidelity
Straight Males
56% Fidelity
Percent of college students who have had a LDR.
70-90%
Four Challenges of LDRs
Cost more money to maintain.
May face lack of support from their local social networks.
Being "hypersensitive" to how they spend their time when they are together.
Missing the day-to-day sharing of casual time and mundane activities that function to bond couples together.
May face lack of support from their local social networks.
Being "hypersensitive" to how they spend their time when they are together.
Missing the day-to-day sharing of casual time and mundane activities that function to bond couples together.
5 Strategies of Successful LDRs
Regularly offer assurances.
Focus on Positivity.
Strive to mutually maintain openness, honesty, & trust.
Spend the time they are together, wisely.
Compensate for lack of shared activities and join activities.
Focus on Positivity.
Strive to mutually maintain openness, honesty, & trust.
Spend the time they are together, wisely.
Compensate for lack of shared activities and join activities.
LDFs %
90% of people report having at least one long distance friendship
80% report having a close friend who is long-distance.
80% report having a close friend who is long-distance.
Most Frequent Reasons of Deterioration of LDF
Geographic separation
LDFs rarely visit solely for the sake of reuniting
Affected by economic resources.
Don't accept change as a natural part of life and their relationship.
Have a strong sense of shared history.
Share a sense that they can "pick up where they left off" after being out of touch for a while.
LDFs rarely visit solely for the sake of reuniting
Affected by economic resources.
Don't accept change as a natural part of life and their relationship.
Have a strong sense of shared history.
Share a sense that they can "pick up where they left off" after being out of touch for a while.
Reasons a LDF lasts.
Accept change as a natural part of life and their relationship.
Have a strong sense of shared history.
Share a sense that they can "pick up where they left off" after being out of touch for a while.
Have a strong sense of shared history.
Share a sense that they can "pick up where they left off" after being out of touch for a while.
FWB at msu
53% female respondents have experience: Range 1-6
59% male respondents have experience: Range 1-7
59% male respondents have experience: Range 1-7
Most Commonly Reported Emotions linked with FWBs
Happiness-34%
Falling in Love 19%
Negative uncertainty- 19%
Anger- 18%
Distress about inequity- 16% (unequal emotional investment.
NO SEX DIFFERENCES
Falling in Love 19%
Negative uncertainty- 19%
Anger- 18%
Distress about inequity- 16% (unequal emotional investment.
NO SEX DIFFERENCES
Motivation for FWB
Most commonly reported motivation=relationship avoidance. NO commitment.
Barriers to FWBs
Most common barrier = relational concerns.
The more eros you are
less likely to have an FWB
FWB experience was positive for
Manic and ludic love types.
Manic-want it to be a relationship, want to hang on.
Manic-want it to be a relationship, want to hang on.
OUTCOMES of FWBs
30% Still involved.
38% Just friends, no more sex.
25% Not friends at all.
4% Now Dating their FWB
38% Just friends, no more sex.
25% Not friends at all.
4% Now Dating their FWB
Workplace Relationships vary
according to status, intimacy, and choice.
Memorable Messages
A message that individuals remember for a long period of time that has a major influence on their work life.
A piece of advice or words of wisdom.
A piece of advice or words of wisdom.
Professional Behavior MM
"Always have a positive attitude", "Think before you speak"
Work Expectations & Rules MM
"Always Be On Time"
Work Ethic MM
"Never settle for mediocrity"
Office Politics MM
"Always be nice to the administrative assistant"
Characteristics of MM
Most messages received in: informal, face-to-face communication within the first week of work.
Implications of MM
Tension exists between needing to "fit in" and needing to "stand out"
About this deck
By: Katelyn Farrell
Textbook: Reflect and Relate: An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Created: 2011-05-04
Size: 30 flashcards
Views: 25
Textbook:
Reflect and Relate: An Introduction to Interpersonal CommunicationCreated: 2011-05-04
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