Reflection #5
The article, Will You Be There for Me When Things Go Right? Supportive Responses to Positive Event Disclosures by Gable, L. Shelly and Gonzaga, C. Gian, was discussing whether couples will be there for each other when things go right versus when things go wrong. The supportive part of a relationship is when partners stick together when things go wrong, but not much thought goes into having a partner that will be there when things go right and its effect towards the function of the relationship. When partners support each other during stressful events, that correlates with a better functioning relationship. Based off of the article, there are four different types of responses towards a positive event that effect the building of …show more content…
905). Passive constructive response is a weak, not very enthusiastic response towards a positive event (pg. 905). Active destructive is a demeaning response; not showing support or confidence towards the other person (pg. 905). Passive destructive is the most negative response and it can be seen as ignoring the positive event a partner experienced (pg. 905). These four responses can depend on the attachment styles of the partner. For example, from discussions in class if a partner has a secure attachment, they would feel least jealous and are very supportive towards the other partner. However, of the person has a insecure personality or attachment, then they would be mostly influenced to jealousy and may respond more negatively towards their …show more content…
The first one is when a partners reaction is measured towards a positive event, it would determine their response during their discussion (pg. 906). The second hypothesis is when a response to a positive event is rated, that would be a better predictor for the strength of the relationship than when a negative event is rated (pg.906). The third hypothesis is that the four different types of response would be used to determine the results of the response during the positive event discussion (pg. 906). The method of the study that the study was being advertised around the campus of a university and seventy-nine couples participated. The participants attended a lab session that lasted one and a half hours (pg.906). The couples were separated to be examined of different traits and personalities (pg. 906). After, they were put together and completed different interactions and were observed through videotaping. They also completed questionnaires pertaining to the quality of their
The article, Will You Be There for Me When Things Go Right? Supportive Responses to Positive Event Disclosures by Gable, L. Shelly and Gonzaga, C. Gian, was discussing whether couples will be there for each other when things go right versus when things go wrong. The supportive part of a relationship is when partners stick together when things go wrong, but not much thought goes into having a partner that will be there when things go right and its effect towards the function of the relationship. When partners support each other during stressful events, that correlates with a better functioning relationship. Based off of the article, there are four different types of responses towards a positive event that effect the building of …show more content…
905). Passive constructive response is a weak, not very enthusiastic response towards a positive event (pg. 905). Active destructive is a demeaning response; not showing support or confidence towards the other person (pg. 905). Passive destructive is the most negative response and it can be seen as ignoring the positive event a partner experienced (pg. 905). These four responses can depend on the attachment styles of the partner. For example, from discussions in class if a partner has a secure attachment, they would feel least jealous and are very supportive towards the other partner. However, of the person has a insecure personality or attachment, then they would be mostly influenced to jealousy and may respond more negatively towards their …show more content…
The first one is when a partners reaction is measured towards a positive event, it would determine their response during their discussion (pg. 906). The second hypothesis is when a response to a positive event is rated, that would be a better predictor for the strength of the relationship than when a negative event is rated (pg.906). The third hypothesis is that the four different types of response would be used to determine the results of the response during the positive event discussion (pg. 906). The method of the study that the study was being advertised around the campus of a university and seventy-nine couples participated. The participants attended a lab session that lasted one and a half hours (pg.906). The couples were separated to be examined of different traits and personalities (pg. 906). After, they were put together and completed different interactions and were observed through videotaping. They also completed questionnaires pertaining to the quality of their