Assignment Description
Choose a movie, book, tv series, or documentary that depicts a HEALTHY close relationship between a dyad (not a group).
It should not be a relationship in which you are personally involved (i.e. do not describe a relationship that you have personally had or observed).
The relationship can depict any type of intimate relationship (e.g. the dyad can include friends, romantic partners, family members). Some examples: The Office, Parks and Rec, Modern Family, The Notebook, The Big Lebowski, The Lord of the Rings, “To Wong Foo, With Love, Julie Newmar”, The Addams Family, Friends, Sex and the City, Big Fish, Father of the Bride (try to pick something not on this list!)
Write a paper in which you do the following:
Briefly describe the close relationship
Provide some background so that the reader has a general idea of what kind of relationship is being depicted. Is it an intimate partner relationship? Family relationship? Close friends? Business associates?
Describe one theory or model presented this semester to discuss the close relationship.
You will need to provide a general description of the theory. Then, discuss how it applies to the relationship you have chosen and provide examples.
Some options of theories or models you might discuss: Rusbult’s Investment Model, Attachment Theory, Social Exchange Theory, Self-Expansion Model, Equity Theory, Sternberg’s Triangular Model of Love, and more!
Provide at least three specific examples of intimacy in the relationship
Describe at least three specific intimate acts within the relationship.
Specify and explain the aspect of intimacy being depicted (e.g. responsiveness, mutuality, interdependence, knowledge, trust, commitment, etc).
Provide general definitions for all of the concepts!
Include at least 5 academic sources to provide support for your explanations and citations for definitions.
Respond to the following reflection questions
Do you think the relationship you described is a realistic depiction of intimacy in close relationships? Why or why not?
If not, what are some stereotypes or errors in the portrayal?
If you were to speak briefly with the individual members of the relationship, what knowledge would you share with them that you learned in this course?
Your paper should be typed and double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, and 12 pt Times New Roman font and should be submitted as a pdf or Word doc.
Your paper should be approximately 5-7 pages long, not including the title and reference pages.
Although a great deal of academic writing should be done in the third person, you may choose to write this particular paper in the first person (“I”).
Do NOT use direct quotes! You need to paraphrase all content to demonstrate your comprehension and ability to conceptually interpret readings and findings.
APA formatting
The following APA requirements need to be upheld
Include a title page
Use citations AND references
Include a separate reference page
Audience:
You are writing this paper for an academic audience. Conversational tone should be avoided (don’t say “you”).
Resources:
At least five academic references of your choice
The book and articles found via Google Scholar or PsycINFO are acceptable resources.
You may use lecture notes (include citations and references), but lecture notes do NOT count towards the 5 academic resources.
For APA formatting – https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ (Links to an external site.)
Do NOT use websites such as Wikipedia or Psychology Today. Sources need to be academic!
I will attach my notes as reference and the textbook used for this class which can and should be used as one of the sources.
Miller, R.S. (2021).Intimate Relationships. 9th Edition. Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill Education.
Access this eText on McGraw-Hill Connect via the Canvas page.
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