Intimacy Flashcards
intimacy:
development of relationships characterized by self disclosure, trust and concern
puberty development of intimacy: (2)
- changes in sexual impulses provoke interest in sex which then leads to romantic relationships
- romantic/ sexual relationships give rise to host of issues that require serious communication
social roles development of intimacy: (2)
- new behavioral independence provides opportunities for us to be alone with friends
- recognition that you are almost an adult may lead to a deepening of relationships with parents and other adults
cognitive development of intimacy: (2)
- more sophisticated understanding of the social landscape which leads to changes in relationships
- relationships involve greater empathy, self disclosure, and sensitivity
2 theoretical perspectives of personal development:
Sullivans theory of interpersonal development and Bowlbys attachment theory
across stages of development, different:
interpersonal needs rise
if interpersonal needs arise and the needs are met then: but if not met then:
if met then feelings of security emerge. if not met, feelings of anxiety emerge
the psychosocial development is:
cumulative, each stage had an impact of who you become as a person
a solid foundation of security in past relationships=
easier to find security in future relationship
poor foundation or anxiety in past relationships=
difficulty finding security in future relationships
according to Sullivan, security is the glue that: and why?
holds your sense of self together because identity and self esteem are a product of your interpersonal relationships
infancy stage in Sullivans stage:
need for contact with people, tenderness from mother
early childhood in Sullivans stage:
need for adult participation in Childs play
middle childhood in Sullivans stage:
need for peer playmates and acceptance into peer society groups
preadolescence in Sullivans stage:
need for intimacy and validation in same sex relations
early adolescence in Sullivans stage:
need for sexual contact, need for intimacy with other-sex partner