General information
| Course type | AMUPIE |
| Module title | Psychology Of Intimate And Close Relationships |
| Language | English |
| Module lecturer | Katarzyna Adamczyk |
| Lecturer's email | kpalus@amu.edu.pl |
| Lecturer position | Associate professor |
| Faculty | Faculty of Psychology and Cognitive Science |
| Semester | 2022/2023 (summer) |
| Duration | 30 |
| ECTS | 5 |
| USOS code | 08-PICR |
Timetable
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Syllabus: |
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Week 1 |
Introduction Definition of intimate and close relationships Identification of important features of intimate and close relationships Importance of intimate and close relationships in human life |
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Week 2 |
Research methods for the study of intimate and personal relationhsips Research questions in the field of intimate relationships Research methods used in the field of intimate relationships Ethical principales in the field of intimate relationships
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Week 3 |
Theoretical framework for understanding of intimate relationhsips Key theoretical perspectives in the field of intimate relationhsips Relationship typologies |
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Week 4 |
Development of relationships Initation of a relationship Establishment of a relationship Ending of a relationship |
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Week 5 |
Relationships across the life span Relationships in early and middle childhood Personal relationships in adolescence and early adulthood Close relationships in middle and late adulthood |
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Week 6 |
Family relationships Transformations in parent-child relationships from adolescence to adulthood Transformations in sibling relationships from adolescence to adulthood |
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Week 7 |
Friendships and friend networks Transformations in friend relationships across the transition into adolescence Transformations in friend relationships across the transistion into adulthood Transformations in adolescent peer networks |
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Romantic relationships Transformations in heterosexual romantic relationhsips across the transition into adolescence Transformations in heterosexual romantic relationhsips across the transition into adulthood |
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Week 9 |
Individual differences Personality traits Family background and eaerly childhood experiences Gender differences in the domain of intimate relationships Gay and lesbian relationhsips |
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Week 10-11 |
Treats to relationships Couple conflict Loneliness and social isolation Stress in couples Lying and deception Extradydic relationships and jealousy Violence and abuse in personal relationships |
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Week 12- 14 |
Relational qualities Relationship satisfaction Romantic love Commitment Intimacy Self-disclosure Social support Beliefs and values as factors affecting the quality and development of a relationships |
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Week 15 |
Repair of relationships Strategies designed to improve relationships Leading approaches in interventions and their effectivness
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Module aim (aims)
The primary aim of the course is to provide students with the basic and state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of psychology of intimate and close relationships. The following are the main goals of the course: (1) Delivering knowledge concerning (a) theory and research methods in the field of psychology of intimate and close relationships; (b) selected aspects and processes in intimate and close relationships; (c) changes in the domain of intimate and close relationships across the lifespan; (d) basic principles of couple therapy; (2) Development of the ability to apply theory and research methods to describe and explain selected elements and processes in intimate and close relationships; (3) Development of the ability to work independently with scientific text and its critical analysis; (4) Acquisition of basic skills related to the design of and carrying out a study; (5) Developing writing skills related to scientific and research projects using literature sources; (6) Developing interpersonal communication skills and working in groups, and (7) Creating an opportunity to reflect on the close and intimate relationships in our own life and the lives of other people.
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)
Not relevant
Syllabus
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LEARNING CONTENTS |
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Lectures 1-2. |
Subject: Basic issues. On defining intimate and close relationships. |
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Issues: Mapping basic issues and definitions Contents of the course and evaluation criteria Definition of intimate and close relationships Identification of important features of intimate and close relationships Importance of intimate and close relationships in human life Relationship typologies References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 1. Vangelisti, A. L., & Perlman, D. (2006). The Cambridge handbook of personal relationships. New York: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 6. Additional materials: Summary: http://www.wwnorton.com/college/psych/intimate-relationships/ch/01/summary.aspx Quiz http://www.wwnorton.com/college/psych/intimate-relationships/ch/01/quiz.aspx Flashcards http://www.wwnorton.com/college/psych/intimate-relationships/ch/01/flashcards.aspx Videos http://www.wwnorton.com/college/psych/intimate-relationships/ch/01/thinking.aspx http://www.wwnorton.com/college/psych/intimate-relationships/ch/01/video.aspx
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Lecture 3. |
Subject: Research methods in the study of intimate and personal relationships |
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Issues: Research questions in the field of intimate relationships Research methods used in the field of intimate relationships Ethical principles in the field of intimate relationships References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 2. Vangelisti, A. L., & Perlman, D. (2006). The Cambridge handbook of personal relationships. New York: Cambridge University Press. Chapters 4-5. |
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Lecture 4. |
Subject: Theoretical framework for understanding intimate relationships |
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Issues: Key theoretical perspectives in the field of intimate relationships: Evolutionary perspective Attachment theory Social exchange theory Social learning theory Social ecological models References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 3. Vangelisti, A. L., & Perlman, D. (2006). The Cambridge handbook of personal relationships. New York: Cambridge University Press. Chapter 3. |
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Lecture 5. |
Subject: Elements and processes in intimate relationships |
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Issues: Sex and gender Gay and lesbian relationships References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 4. |
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Lecture 6. |
Subject: Attraction and mate selection |
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Issues: Attraction Romantic and sexual attraction Mate selection References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 5. |
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Lecture 7. |
Subject: Personality and personal history |
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Issues: Personality traits Family background and early childhood experiences References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 6. |
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Lecture 8. |
Subject: Maintaining intimate relationships |
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Communication Maintaining intimacy Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 7. |
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Lecture 9. |
Subject: Beliefs and values |
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Issues: Beliefs and values as factors affecting the quality and development Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 9. |
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Lectures 10 |
Subject: Making meaning in Intimate relationships |
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Issues: Information processing Motivated reasoning References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 10. |
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Lecture 11. |
Subject: Stress and social support |
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Issues: Social support Stress References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 11. |
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Lecture 12. |
Subject: Conflict and aggression |
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Issues: Conflict and aggression References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 8. |
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Lectures 13. |
Subject: Intimate relationship across the lifespan |
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Issues: Relationships in childhood Relationships in adolescence Relationships in adulthood References: Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company. Chapter 13. |
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Lectures 14 - 15. |
Subject: Summary of knowledge and final exam |
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Reading list
Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York London: W. W. Norton & Company.
Laursen, B., & Collins, W. A. (2012). Relationships pathways: from adolescence to young adulthood. California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Vangelisti, A. L., & Perlman, D. (2006). The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships. New York: Cambridge University Press.