Psych 313 Relationship Science - Class 11: Diversity
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What is a potential outcome of experiencing discrimination in relationships, according to mixed findings?

  • Enhanced relationship quality
  • Increased partner support (correct)
  • Improved conflict resolution
  • Diminished communication

    • In lower socioeconomic status (SES) contexts, what tendency is likely to increase?

  • Self-protection (correct)
  • Relationship satisfaction
  • Social engagement
  • Trust in partners

    • What effect does self-protection have on relationship satisfaction?

  • It has no effect
  • It predicts lower relationship satisfaction (correct)
  • It improves communication quality
  • It increases relationship satisfaction

    • What phenomenon occurs when individuals are affected by their partner's experience of discrimination?

    <p>Vicarious discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might resilient couple identities in lower-SES contexts signify?

    <p>Adaptation and survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason LGBTQ+ individuals maintain friendships with their ex-partners?

    <p>To enhance feelings of connectedness and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of feeling motivated to conceal a queer identity in relationships?

    <p>Worse relationship quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition do people experience better relationship quality in same-sex relationships?

    <p>When they feel positively about their queer identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social network support impact same-sex relationships?

    <p>It improves relationship quality if supportive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of discrimination can add stress to same-sex relationships?

    <p>Discrimination related to sexual orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the Couple Identity Study focus on?

    <p>Individual and couple identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of intercultural relationships according to the content?

    <p>Greater cultural sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common strength do both same-sex and mixed-sex couples share?

    <p>Strategies for conflict navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which study indicated that cultural sharing relates to relationship quality?

    <p>The Cultural Self-Expansion Study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a conclusion drawn from the Couple Identity Study about couples?

    <p>Couples can strengthen as individuals and as a couple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is highlighted as important for relationship quality among couples?

    <p>Ability to navigate conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the content suggest about the frequency of resilience among different socioeconomic statuses (SES)?

    <p>Both SES groups exhibit similar resilience levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overarching theme relates same-sex and mixed-sex couples according to the content?

    <p>Similar factors predicting relationship quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is most likely to shape views on relationships according to social class?

    <p>Psychological experiences of economic differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that describes a focus on warm, close, supportive interdependent family relationships, especially among Latine individuals?

    <p>Familism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do higher socio-economic status (SES) individuals typically view relationships?

    <p>With a focus on individual self-expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique questions do researchers consider when studying diverse relationship experiences?

    <p>How relationships vary among different cultures and identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what does the term 'hard interdependence' refer to?

    <p>A self that is oriented towards others, but also self-protective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Vignette Study, what is Steven's concern regarding his uncle?

    <p>His behavior may disrupt the ceremony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus of diversity in research according to the provided content?

    <p>Age differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of educational attainment is considered necessary for understanding relationship views between different social classes?

    <p>Psychological relativity to resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the initials WEIRD stand for in relation to society characteristics?

    <p>Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic is most commonly represented in psychology research samples?

    <p>White, heterosexual women from the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of studies assessed included any trans participants?

    <p>1.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on an assessment of relationship science studies from 1996-2020, what was a notable characteristic about the participants?

    <p>They were mostly White, heterosexual women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about diversity in research samples is accurate?

    <p>Psychology research samples are often homogeneous with regard to race and sexual orientation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of relationship science, what is highlighted as a major gap in research representation?

    <p>Inclusion of sexual and gender minorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the term 'Diversity in Research Samples' referenced in relationship science?

    <p>There is a need for more diverse representation among research participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of diversity in psychological research is often overlooked?

    <p>Sexual orientation and gender identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subgroup of the population is mentioned as being underrepresented in studies within relationship science?

    <p>Trans participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about the representation of racial diversity in U.S. psychology studies?

    <p>Most studies fail to include diverse racial backgrounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach does the lower-SES participant suggest regarding Steven's uncle at the event?

    <p>To invite his uncle but to discuss concerns openly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant observation about how couples in 2017 commonly met?

    <p>Online, especially among same-sex couples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects a common bias in relationships?

    <p>Gay and straight individuals prefer to date within their same sexual orientation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'thin dating markets' imply?

    <p>Fewer available partners of interest result in meeting online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advice given by the higher-SES participant concerning Steven's uncle?

    <p>To avoid inviting him as relationships are not dictated by family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about biases in dating is accurate?

    <p>Bias often intersects with various identities such as race and sexual orientation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested regarding the breakup of couples?

    <p>Some breakups can be amicable and beneficial for both parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend has been observed about the ability of individuals to find dating partners?

    <p>Online dating has made it easier to find partners in diverse demographics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Psych 313 Relationship Science - Class 11: Diversity

    • Class focuses on diversity in relationship science research, views on relationships, entering/leaving relationships, stressors, and strengths.

    Diversity in Research Samples

    • Psychology research samples tend to be WEIRD: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic.
    • White, wealthy, educated people are overrepresented in samples.
    • Relationship science samples are not drastically different, with studies between 1996-2000 and 2016-2020 predominantly featuring White, heterosexual women from the U.S.

    Sexual & Gender Minorities

    • Heterosexual couples are overrepresented, with other sexual orientations significantly underrepresented.
    • Gay or lesbian couples: 96.2% median representation
    • Bisexual: Near 0% median representation
    • Men: 40% median representation
    • Women: 60% median representation
    • Nonbinary: Near 0% median representation

    Racial Representation (U.S. Studies)

    • White Americans are overrepresented in studies (76.2% median representation).
    • Other groups are underrepresented, including Black, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Latinx, and Native Americans.

    Geographic Representation

    • Geographic diversity is very limited in published research.

    Missing Information if Not Diverse

    • Limited ability to generalize findings outside of WEIRD samples.
    • Uncovering unique relationship experiences and perspectives across diverse groups is crucial.
    • Important theoretical and empirical questions may be overlooked.

    Views on Relationships

    • Familism: Prioritizes family relationships above individual needs. More common among Latino individuals than in other groups.
    • Social Class Differences:
      • Higher-SES: Focus on individual expression, independence. -Lower-SES: Hard interdependence, greater emphasis on social support and responsiveness to others.

    Vignette Study

    • Illustrates different perspectives on relationship dilemmas (e.g. a difficult family member at a wedding).
    • Participants in lower-SES and higher-SES groups offer contrasting advice reflecting cultural norms.

    Advice to Break Off a Relationship

    • Lower-SES more likely to advise keeping the relationship, based on familial obligations
    • Higher-SES more likely to advise ending the relationship.

    Entering Relationships

    • Online meeting is the most common method today for both mixed and same-sex couples.
    • Meeting online became more common earlier for same-sex couples.

    Dating Bias

    • Bias exists in various forms of dating, particularly in OkCupid profiles and scores, affecting perceptions of various individuals based on race, sexual orientation, gender, SES, etc.
    • Extensive biases do not exist for all areas of relationships, with racial and political differences also important to consider.

    Leaving Relationships

    • LGBTQ+ people tend to maintain friendships with former partners more often due to connectedness and security needs.

    Stressors

    • Discrimination and harassment disproportionately impact same-sex relationships, leading to stress, and lower relationship quality and concealing queer identities, and lack of social network support.
    • Racial discrimination impacts mixed-race relationships, with varied findings on support and quality of the relationship.
    • Lower SES contexts are more vulnerable to self-protection being a major variable in relationship quality.

    Strengths

    • Stressors in lower SES contexts potentially create resilience within couples.
    • Lower and higher SES couples may have similar relationship qualities, with the same common traits for successful relationships.
    • Intercultural relationships present opportunities for self-expansion.
    • Important shared elements of quality in same-sex and opposite-sex relationships.
    • Adoptive parents in same-sex couples may divide childcare roles more equally.
    • Investment models can apply to these diverse types of relationships–even if one or more components are lower, the others can make up for it.
    • Microaffirmations within a relationship.

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    This quiz explores the representation diversity in relationship science research, including the overrepresentation of certain demographic groups. It examines trends in sexual and gender minorities, racial representation, and the implications for the validity of relationship studies. Engage with key concepts in relationship diversity and its research challenges.

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