Who proposed the Model of Breakdown?

Rollie & Duck

What are the names of the 5 steps within Rollie & Duck's Model of Breakdown?

(Initials = I, D, S, GD, R)

Intrapsychic phase

Dyadic phase

Social phase

Grave-dressing phase

Resurrection phase

What occurs in the Intrapsychic Phase of

Rollie & Duck's model of Breakdown?

One partner becomes dissatisfied with the relationship. May display social withdrawal.

Brooding over partner's faults.

What occurs in the Dyadic phase of Rollie & Duck's 

Model of Breakdown?

Discussion of the discontent. Reassessment of feelings and future.

What occurs in the Social phase of Rollie & Duck's

Model of Breakdown?

Going public - seek advice from third parties. 

Others may take sides or offer support.

What occurs in the Grave-dressing phase of Rollie & Duck's Model of Breakdown?

Partners attempt to justify their own actions to present themselves as worthy in future relationships. 

Develop their own story of what happened.

What occurs in the Resurrection phase of Rollie & Duck's

Model of Breakdown?

Define what to get out of future relationships.

Build on past experiences and learn from it.

What are the names of 2 Psychologists supporting 

Rollie & Duck's Model of Breakdown?

(Initials = T&F, H)

Tashiro & Frazier

Harvey et al.

Why do Tashiro and Frazier support Rollie & Duck's

Model of Breakdown?

Surveyed undergraduates who had recently experienced breakups and found that they had not only experienced emotional distress, but also personal growth. This supports the Resurrection phase.

Why does Harvey et al. support Rollie & Duck's

Model of Breakdown?

Found that the version of why the relationship ended, which we present to our close friends - is different to the version which we may present to acquantainces. Supports the existance of a Grave-dressing phase.

What are 2 issues associated with Rollie & Duck's

Model of Breakdown?

(Initials = STF, EI)

Stage Theory Faults

Ethical Issues

Why is Stage Theory Faults an issue for

Rollie & Duck's Model of Breakdown?

The model stresses the importance of communication but this therefore offers an insight into the person's current stage within the model. Therefore the other partner could repair the relationship accordingly as they recognise which phase they are on.

Why are Ethical Issues a problem for

Rollie & Duck's Model of Breakdown?

Breakups are a sensitive area and may raise issues of vulnerability, privacy and confidentiality. A woman in an abused relationship may lie in order to avoid punishment, therefore the conclusions drawn from the study would be false.

What are 3 reasons for

Relationship Breakdown?

(Initials = LS, LS, MD)

Lack of Skills

Lack of Stimulation

Maintenance Difficulties

Why might Lack of Skills cause

Relationship Breakdown?

People who lack interpersonal skills therefore give unrewarding interactions. Eg. Poor conversationalists or poor at showing interest in others.

Why might Lack of Stimulation cause

Relationship Breakdown?

Boredom/Belief that the relationship isn't going anywhere. People expect relationships to change and develop.

Why might Maintenance Difficulties cause

Relationship Breakdown?

In Long Distance Relationships, partners cannot see each other enough and so cannot maintain interaction.

What is the name of a Psychologist supporting LS & LS reasons for Relationship Breakdown?

(Initials = B)

Boekhout et al.

Why does Boekhout et al. supporting LS & LS reasons for

Relationship breakdown?

Asked undergraduates to rate emotional and sexual reasons for infidelity in men and women. Participants judged men more likely because of lack of stimulation (sexual reasons), and women more likely because of lack of skills (emotional reasons).

What is the name of a Psychologist criticising 

Maintenance Difficulties and one IDA point?

(Initials = H&S, GD)

Holt & Stone

Gender Differences

Why do Holt and Stone criticise 

Maintenance Difficulties?

Found little decrease in relationship satisfaction, in long distance relationships, as long as partners are able to reunite regularly.

Why are Gender differences an Issue for

Reasons for Breakdown?

Women are more likely to stress emotional reasons for breakdown, whereas men are more likely to stress sexual reasons. Therefore a study focusing on only one gender, could not be applied to both.