Family Sociology: Commitment and Love

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of commitment?

The choice to end a relationship when challenges arise.

A measure of physical attraction.

The absence of conflict in relationships.

The willingness to work through problems and conflicts. (correct)

What are the three components of Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love?

Intimacy, passion, commitment

What does intimacy refer to in a loving relationship?

Close, connected, and bonded feelings.

What does passion signify in a loving relationship?

Drives that lead to romance and physical attraction. Signup and view all the answers

What defines consummate love?

Love that has intimacy, passion, and commitment. Signup and view all the answers

What are love styles according to John Alan Lee?

Sets of distinctive characteristics that define loving relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Which love style focuses on deepening mutual commitment and respect?

Storge Signup and view all the answers

What is Eros in terms of love?

Intense emotional attachment and powerful sexual feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pragma emphasize in relationships?

Practical elements and rational assessment of a partner. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of Agape?

Unselfish concern for a beloved's needs. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Ludus as a love style?

Love as play or fun, enjoying many sexual partners. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mania in relationships?

A strong attraction but characterized by jealousy and moodiness. Signup and view all the answers

Attachment theory includes categories such as ___ , _ , and ___ .

secure, insecure/anxious, avoidant Signup and view all the answers

What does martyring refer to in relationships?

Minimizing one's own needs to satisfy partner's needs. Signup and view all the answers

How is manipulating defined in terms of relationships?

Seeking to control a partner's feelings in underhanded ways. Signup and view all the answers

What is Limerence?

Obsession about the object of affection, beyond lust. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of intergenerational transmission of divorce risk?

Divorced families increase divorce risk for their children. Signup and view all the answers

What describes mate selection risk?

Children of divorced families may choose similar partners. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Commitment

Represents the willingness to persist through problems in a relationship instead of ending it when difficulties arise.

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

Identifies three essential components for genuine love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Intimacy

Involves feelings of closeness, connection, and bonding in a loving relationship, creating warmth between partners.

Passion

Refers to the drives associated with romance, physical attraction, and sexual consummation in relationships.

Consummate Love

Denotes a complete form of love comprising all three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. The development of these components varies with time, with passion being the quickest to arise and fade, while intimacy and commitment take longer to build.

Love Styles

John Alan Lee's framework categorizes six distinctive love styles, reflected in a developed Love Attitudes Scale (LAS), emphasizing various characteristics of affectionate interactions.

Eros

Represents intense emotional attachment coupled with powerful sexual desires.

Storge

Characterizes an affectionate, companionate style of love focused on mutual respect, deepening commitment, friendship, and shared goals.

Pragma

Highlights a practical approach to relationships, emphasizing a rational assessment of potential partners' assets and liabilities, often seen in arranged marriages.

Agape

Translates to 'love feast' in Greek, emphasizing selfless concern for a partner's needs, often requiring personal sacrifice. Known as altruistic love, it nurtures others primarily for intrinsic satisfaction.

Ludus

Views love as a playful experience, prioritizing recreational aspects of relationships and favoring numerous sexual partners over serious commitments.

Mania

Combines strong sexual attraction with emotional intensity, characterized by extreme jealousy and mood swings, leading to anxiety and resentment if attention needs are unmet.

Attachment Theory

Defines three main categories of attachment in relationships: secure, insecure/anxious, and avoidant.

Martyring

Involves prioritizing a partner's needs at the expense of one's own, leading to potential relationship damage due to suppressed personal desires and lack of openness.

Manipulating

Refers to controlling a partner's emotions and behaviors through indirect means, often leading to emotional abuse if demands are unmet, revealing manipulative dynamics.

Limerence

Extends beyond sexual attraction, characterized by obsessive thoughts about a partner, fantasy development, and meticulous analysis of relationship interactions.

Intergenerational Transmission of Divorce Risk

Describes how children from divorced families face an increased risk of divorce themselves, influenced by several hypotheses:
- Serious personality issues may arise.
- Insufficient exposure to supportive communication or problem-solving strategies.
- Reduced relationship commitment is prevalent.
- Greater acceptance of divorce as a concept.

Mate Selection Risk

Indicates that individuals from divorced families or those with alcoholic parents may exhibit negative relationship traits and tend to choose partners exhibiting similar qualities.

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Description

This quiz covers key concepts in family sociology, including commitment, intimacy, and Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. Test your understanding of these foundational ideas and how they contribute to loving relationships. Perfect for those studying topics related to love and relationships in a sociological context.