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).
Reflecting on your practise is important as it can help you to focus on what you have done well and identify areas you may need to improve I.e. It may make you consider new approaches or make you consider learning more or beginning new courses in relevant subjects. You can use reflective practice to improve the quality of the service you provide by thinking about a task you previously completed and asking yourself: What could have been done better? & how will I do that task next time? 1.3.
The research was then later extended to attachment in romantic relationships by Hazan and Shaver in 1987. One important component of adult attachment is the fact that persons who are in a romantic relationship have the ability to shape their partners interaction goals, relational cognitions, and interpersonal behaviors just by their responsiveness. Individuals with attachment security are known to be responsive and have available attachment figures in times of need. IN contrast, those without attachment security and who have an available attachment figure are known to be unresponsive, unavailable, and unreliable. There are a of secondary strategies that individuals with unresponsive attachment figures tend to form.
In cultural psychology the mental processes are compared with the society and the individual who has grown up in that society. Comparatively, cross-cultural psychologists systematically research behavior across cultures in different cultural situations (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Critical Thinking Critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology is important because cross-cultural psychology is about identifying the similarities and differences in individuals and how they function in his or her culture. Critical thinking is about making realistic, valid and reasonable evidence. Critical thinking is described as maintaining an attitude that is open=minded and doubtful (Shiraev & Levy, 2010).
Humanistic and Existential Theories Influence Interpersonal Relationships According to The Humanistic and Existent Theory influence on interpersonal relationships, people will try and associate with other people and try to connect in a healthy and productive relationship, but in all they will be alone. “Abraham Maslow believed fulfilling love and belongingness was a primal need and must be filled by friendship, creating a family, having a mate and maintaining associations with others. He proposed fulfillment at this level was essential for other levels of human success” (Feist and Feist). Our social construction will help us claim the knowledge, personality and behavior will be constructed from any social interaction and learning theories will define how the human being can learn from their behavior and personality according to the response from their environment will have some considerations internally. The humanistic theory has the great tendency to encourage the human drive toward an ultimate goal that is predetermined.
Their research included integrating individual differences such as relational-interdependent self-construal (RISC) and communal orientation and how this integration can benefit the relationship process. Ultimately, they were able to provide evidence to conclude the best strategies for maintaining important, satisfying relationships. Similarly, this case study
The main thrust of this perspective is that people respond and demonstrate behavior from observing people in their environment (Engler, 2008). Likewise, the model also considers other factors that allow individuals to perform according to specific functions. Specifically, the interplay of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors provide the continued human development. A key component that promotes social learning theory is the process of modeling. In particular, modeling is complemented through the application of attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation (Engler, 2008).
This article has to do with social psychology, specifically with Robert Sternberg's theory of love. The three components of love in Sternberg's theory appear as main points in many ,if not all, of Epstein's love building exercises as well as in the many studies of intimacy and relationship. In the article, they also talk about aspects of the rules of attraction. This are very important as well since how we start a relationship can also determine how the relationship will be in the future. He explains this with several examples such as how sometimes we only pick partners because of how physically attracted we are to them, an this may set us up to failure.
It is a process by which two or more people exchange ideas, facts, feelings or impressions in ways that each gains a common understanding of the message. We need to build relationships with the service users that we work with, their families and our colleagues to enable us to work effectively. Relationships and communication skills are closely linked, as good communication will help to build good relationships. Relationships are influenced by the way we communicate this not only includes the language we use and how we listen to others but also our body language, gestures and facial expressions. If we do not communicate well with either a colleague or service user this could affect the way we work, as it could cause an atmosphere or tension in the work environment.
To gain the most value from a diverse workforce, employees as well as management must gain knowledge and understanding of different races and cultures. Technology enables a cost-efficient method of helping promote such knowledge and understanding. Multimedia video presentations focusing on different cultures and races employed by a company can go far in promoting such education. So, too, such presentations can be viewed by employees and management when it is most convenient or even from