Social psychologists
have studied affiliation and interpersonal attraction, mate selection, and
relationship satisfaction. Not surprisingly, research indicates that males and
females think differently about relationships. Some of these differences
include comfort with relationship
intimacy and physical
contact, perceptions of
attractiveness, reasons for mate selection, and the role of emotion within relationships (Crisp &
Turner, 2014). For this Discussion, review the Learning Resources and research
two articles related to either gender and affiliation or gender and attraction.
Consider how gender may relate to affiliation and attraction and whether or not
you agree with the articles you selected.
Post by Day 4 a brief explanation of how gender might affect two of the following: friendship, attraction, entering a relationship, or relationship satisfaction. Then explain whether you agree or disagree with the research you selected regarding gender and relationships and why. Be specific and use the current literature to support your response.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
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Readings
- Course
Text: Fiske, S. T.
(2014). Social beings: Core motives in social psychology. (3rd
ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
- Chapter 9, “Helping: Prosocial Behavior”
- Course
Text: The Sage
handbook of social psychology
- Chapter 10, “Interpersonal Attraction and Intimate Relationships”
- Book Excerpt: Crisp, R. J., & Turner, R. N. (2010). Chapter 12: Friendship and love. In Essential social psychology (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
- Article: Darley, J. M., & Latané, B. (1968).
Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal
of Personality and Social Psychology, 8(4), 377–383.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. - Article: Latané, B., & Darley, J.
(1968). Group inhibition of bystander intervention in emergencies. Journal
of Personality and Social Psychology, 10(3), 215–221.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Optional Resources
- Article: Piff, P. K., Kraus, M. W., Cote, S.,
Cheng, B. H., & Keltner, D. (2010). Having less, giving more: The influence
of social class on prosocial behavior. Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology, 99(5), 771–784.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. - Article: Safrilsyah, S., Jusoff, K., & Fadhil, R.
(2009). Prosocial behavior motivation of Acheness volunteers in helping tsunami
disaster victims. Canadian Social Science, 5(3), 50-55.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. - Website: Social Psychology Network. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2011, from http://www.socialpsychology.org/
- Article: Cramer, D., & Jowett, S. (2010). Perceived
empathy, accurate empathy, and relationship satisfaction in heterosexual
couples. Journal of Social & Personal Relationships, 27(3),
327–349.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. - Article: Felmlee, D., Orzechowicz, D., & Fortes, C.
(2011). Fairy tales: Attraction and stereotypes in same-gender
relationships. Sex Roles, 62(3/4), 226–240.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. - Website: Social Psychology Network
