The targeted questions purpose were to find the foundation of the relationship by using relationship theories such as Knapp’s Theory, Johari’s Window, Social Penetration Theory, and Dialectic Theory. The religious background was examined as well as their common interests. Despite the relationship being no more profound than their religious beliefs it has demonstrated to be a solid, healthy relationship. The participants were my parents, Martin and Chamine McDowell. The methods I used were critical interviewing, asking questions that required deep thought. The hypothesis was that their relationship were founded on religious common ground but developed more profound connections over time even despite their persona differences. The results were
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How these relationships are formed and how they develop have been a topic of interest among scholars. Theories have been developed to help understand more about the human interaction and relationships. The theories that will be examined in this paper will be Knapp’s Relational Development Model, Johari’s Window, Social Penetration Theory, and Dialectical Theory. The theories will be applied to my parents’ relationship where I will be interviewing them to see how their relationship relates with theories. Some of the questions I will be asking them are who made the first move, when they first met, what activities they did together to get to know each other, and what attracted them to each other the first time they …show more content…
We went on long walk in the park and in the malls. We went to the beach and to Christian camping. Unfortunately, we could not do many things because my parents were strict.
3. What were you first impressions or thoughts about each other?
A(F). He seemed to be genuine and altruistic. As a young person he was really the life of the party. Although sometimes he did things outlandish in an attempt to impress me and he was always busy. For a large part in the beginning of our relationship he would always be helping someone and have me waiting for him.
4. How much did having the same religious background influence the decision to have a relationship?
A(F). A 100% percent.
5. What common interests other than having the same religious beliefs do you guys share?
A(F). We have both of a passion for music and watching movies.
Johari’s Window
6. Were there anything about your personality that you attempted to hide from one another?
A(F). I did not want him to think that I was easy so I played very hard to get but in reality I was quite enamored with him.
7. What are some qualities that you see in him but he does not see in himself?
A(F). He is not totally objective.
8. What are some qualities that you see in her but she does not see in
How these relationships are formed and how they develop have been a topic of interest among scholars. Theories have been developed to help understand more about the human interaction and relationships. The theories that will be examined in this paper will be Knapp’s Relational Development Model, Johari’s Window, Social Penetration Theory, and Dialectical Theory. The theories will be applied to my parents’ relationship where I will be interviewing them to see how their relationship relates with theories. Some of the questions I will be asking them are who made the first move, when they first met, what activities they did together to get to know each other, and what attracted them to each other the first time they …show more content…
We went on long walk in the park and in the malls. We went to the beach and to Christian camping. Unfortunately, we could not do many things because my parents were strict.
3. What were you first impressions or thoughts about each other?
A(F). He seemed to be genuine and altruistic. As a young person he was really the life of the party. Although sometimes he did things outlandish in an attempt to impress me and he was always busy. For a large part in the beginning of our relationship he would always be helping someone and have me waiting for him.
4. How much did having the same religious background influence the decision to have a relationship?
A(F). A 100% percent.
5. What common interests other than having the same religious beliefs do you guys share?
A(F). We have both of a passion for music and watching movies.
Johari’s Window
6. Were there anything about your personality that you attempted to hide from one another?
A(F). I did not want him to think that I was easy so I played very hard to get but in reality I was quite enamored with him.
7. What are some qualities that you see in him but he does not see in himself?
A(F). He is not totally objective.
8. What are some qualities that you see in her but she does not see in