An experiential account from a single case study has been used, based on secondary data from a semi-structured interview. The qualitative method of interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used with an ideographic focus to identify themes and then organise these into clusters. IPA is still a recently developed research method, its expansion could lead to valuable insights into the effects quality of friendship can have on the social development of an individual. Introduction There are a myriad of interpersonal relationships an individual can engage in; work relationships, intimate relationships, or friendships. All these relationships are at the heart of our existence and play a vital role in shaping our lives (Berscheid and Peplau, 2002).
Stimuli that is rewarding produces positive feelings in us, and stimuli that is punishing produces negative feelings. As some of the stimuli are other people it follows that some people make us happy, while others do not. According to the principles of operant conditioning, we are likely to repeat any behaviour that leads to a desirable outcome and avoid behaviour that leads to an undesirable outcome. This theory suggests that we enter into relationships because the presence of some individuals in directly associated with reinforcement – they produce a positive feeling for us – which makes them more attractive to us. As well as being attracted to someone who directly makes us happy, we also like people who we associate with a pleasant experience.
We are more likely to form a relationship with those people who are associated with pleasant event e.g. we are more likely to like someone when we are in a happy mood opposed to unhappy. Support for this theory comes from Griffitt and Guay, they found that higher ratings were given when the experimenter had positively evaluated the participants, thus showing the importance of positive stimuli in relationship formation. Although, the reward / need satisfaction theory doesn’t take into account cultural and gender differences in the formation of romantic relationships. Lott suggests that in many cultures are more focused on the needs of others rather than receiving reinforcement.
Communication can make a person’s quality of life better, especially if they are in pain or distress, or to express feelings, wishes or desires. People communicate in order to establish and maintain relationships with others, to give and receive information and instructions, to understand and be understood, to share opinions, knowledge, feelings, and emotions, to give encouragement and show others they are valued. 1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in an adult care setting: Good communication will enable me to build strong relationship based on trust. It is essential that the individuals I support trust me as I will be working closely with them sometimes providing personal care which can be a very intimate task. Effective communication can help promote and create a positive working environment.
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.
Title | Principles of communication in adult social care settings | Ref | 21 | Level | 2 | Credit value | 2 | Identify different reasons why people communicate People communicate for lots of different reasons. They communicate to make relationships for example when we meet someone new we use both verbal and non-verbal communication such as smiling, shaking hands to greet people and we do this to make a good impression on people. Communication is also used to develop relationships, once we know a person by maintaining a communication between each other people feel more comfortable with that person and trust them as an individual. We also use communication in order to obtain information but then also share information with others. Also most of us have different emotions and feelings that we need to express and we may do this through communicating with others.
Signature Themes RelatorRelator describes your attitude toward your relationships. In simple terms, the Relator theme pulls you toward people you already know. You do not necessarily shy away from meeting new people—in fact, you may have other themes that cause you to enjoy the thrill of turning strangers into friends—but you do derive a great deal of pleasure and strength from being around your close friends. You are comfortable with intimacy. Once the initial connection has been made, you deliberately encourage a deepening of the relationship.
Personality Theory: Neurosis Brittany Nelson HHS 310 Instructor Smith There are many different theories involving personality among people in our society. These different personalities can occur through different people because not everybody is the same. In my case, I chose the Neurotic theory because this theory relates to my personality for the most part. Neurotic theories have been brought from the theorist Karen Horney. Karen Horney had come up with the best theory for Neurosis and it relates to me because I can agree with the needs that it calls for an individual.
In this essay I will describe the benefit to put into practice a personalised induction, as well as what is required to create a script, in order to tailor a personalised induction. I will also show that it is not always possible to use a personal induction on every client. I will also discuss what to take into consideration when doing a personalised induction. I will start by explaining why it is beneficial to personalise an induction as people are individuals, we all come from different backgrounds, different cultures, have varied life experiences, upbringing, intellect, skills and values. Inductions are utilised in hypnotherapy to communicate with an individual’s subconscious to assist in bringing about the change a client desires; as a therapist it is paramount that we assist our clients in the best way we can.
Members meet together with either one or more therapist at a time. Normally a group will cover one specific topic at a time. Members join for the same reason, which is, to accomplish a goal and develop personal growth Jacobs et al, (2012). According to Cantwell & Andrew (2002), group counseling sessions are more successful than individual sessions. Some positive aspects of group counseling consist of improved social skills within the group.