Relationships in Adulthood Flashcards
(12 cards)
Assortative mating
a theory that people choose mates that are similar to them
Exchange theory
a theory of relationships that suggests each partner offers something valuable that the other would have difficulty doing themselves
Familism
the idea that the well-being of the family takes precedence over the concerns of individual members
Filial obligation
the feeling that you should take care of your aging parents when you are an adult
Grandfamilies
families headed by a grandparent
Homogamy
the similarity of values and interests a couple shares
Kinkeeper
the person who gathers family members together for celebrations and keeps everyone in touch
Marital adjustment
the extent to which spouses adjust to each other over a period of time
Sandwich generation
middle aged adults caught between the competing demands of two generations: their parents and their children
Social convoy
the group of people that journey with us through life, providing support in good times and bad
Socioemotional selectivity
a theory of relationships that argues social contract is motivated by various goals, including information seeking, self-concept, and emotion regulation
Vulnerability-stress-adaptation model
explains how a couple’s relationship quality changes over time based on how well they deal with stress, their personal challenges, and the strengths they bring to the relationship
