language. All of these forms of communication affect our relationships and vary between men and women. Numerous communication theories have been established regarding relationships and gender, but I will discuss two specific theories, the Relational Dialectics Theory and the Genderlect Styles Theory. One theory is based on the contradictions and interactions, which takes place in relationships. The other theory is based on the gender communication differences in relationships. When we can understand
In Relationships that we deal with everyday there are dialectical tensions and issues that arise. These tensions can greatly effect a relationship whether it be with a romantic partner, friend or family. In this paper, I will define, discuss and give examples of three dialectical Tensions; describe how they have impacted relationships in my life and how I’ve managed these tensions with management strategies. The three Tension I will discuss are ‘autonomy vs. connectedness’, ‘novelty vs. predictability’
According to Adler, Rolls, & Proctor (2017) Dialectical Tensions is defined as when conflicts exists between two opposing or incompatible forces exists simultaneously. The incompatible goals I seek between my parents is openess versus privacy. I wanted to be more open to my parents ever since I was young but then they are so strict and very conservative that there was a point that I choose to keep things from them. It was only when I was old and mature enough that I understood that being open and
I am currently experiencing one relationship that falls within the defensive communication climate. In this relationship, I experience these four categories of Gibb’s climate research control, evaluation, strategy and certainty (pg. 357). These categories I would use to describe the relationship I have with my mother. She often applies these four categories of Gibbs climate research in her communication with me. When it comes to control my mother wants to dominate what is being spoken about and does
Relational Dialectical Theory view the tension and opposing forces within the relationship as the matter of nature rather than nurture. Leslie Baxter claimed the tension as a inseparable part of developing relationship, every relationship requires tension and the proper management of through on "ongoing process of communication rather than solved in single episode of communication." (Morgan & Olsen, 2012, p. 136) According to Baxter, every relationship includes opposing forces, contradiction generally
Some people have moms, some people have step moms, I have both. Unfortunately, I am not close to either. After the age of 13 I grew distant from my parents, and after the age of 18 I didn't have any kind of a relationship with my father. Since there hasn't been much of a structured family in my life, it always feels nice when I am welcomed into someone else’s family. Approximately one and one half years ago, I was hired as a pharmacy technician at The Pharmacy at Wellington in Little Rock. Ever since
Living with family can make life rather complex, especially when dealing with problems, because this group of people are so close to each other emotionally. It’s hard to keep secrets or keep things behind doors because there’s not really a door that can’t be opened by everyone. This is especially true with children and teens going through the ropes of high school. Finding the balance of when a child needs to be disciplined by the parents and when to let the child be more independent with their problem
A romantic relationship might sound very beautiful but like any type of relationship has its ups and downs. That's known as the relational dialectics Theory,"explains the ups and downs and pushes temp was that dynamic of the relationship experiences ".(Gamble,371). The theory consist of four main parts that are integration/separation, stability/change, expression/privacy, and working through dialectical tensions. Integration/separation in a romantic relationshipis the tension between being together
attribution theory and believed that people act as “naïve scientists” when trying to understand the world around them (Spitzberg & Manusov, 2015, p. 37). Even though some novelty in relationships is good according to the original version of the Relational Dialectics Theory, most people do not like things that largely differ from the expected action or outcome. When things are very important or unexpected to people, they tend to look for reasons why and how those things happened (Spitzberg & Manusov, 2015
Renewing and refreshing the Kestenberg Movement Profile (KMP) through Multimodal Approaches: Emotional expression and temperament This workshop will present concepts from the Tension-Flow Attributes category of the Kestenberg Movement Profile (KMP) through multisensory modalities, emphasizing new ways to integrate and refresh our understanding. We will offer a multisensory-based training model (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile) applicable to dance/movement therapists interested in working