This document presents a six-stage model of interpersonal relationships: 1) Acquaintance, 2) Friendship, 3) Intimacy, 4) Repair, 5) Deterioration, and 6) Dissolution. It also discusses advantages and disadvantages of relationships, including lessening loneliness but also increased obligations. Additionally, it outlines five turning points in romantic relationships such as getting to know each other and periods of physical separation.

1. >> Final Report
Universals of
Interpersonal Relationships
Joseph A. DeVito
인간 커뮤니케이션 (최창섭 교수)
미디어교육 C38025 정수현

2. Unit Topics
1
Advantages and Disadvantages of
Interpersonal Relationships
2
Stages in Interpersonal Relationships:
Development to Dissolution
A Six-Stage Model of
Interpersonal
Relationships.

3. Advantages and Disadvantages of
Interpersonal Relationships
[1] Advantages of Interpersonal Relationships
1) To Lessen Loneliness
2) To Secure Stimulation
3) To Gain in Self-Knowledge and Self-Esteem
4) To Enhance Physical and Emotional Health
5) To Maximize Pleasure and Minimize Pain

4. Advantages and Disadvantages of
Interpersonal Relationships
[2] Disadvantages of Interpersonal Relationships
1) Pressure for Exposure
2) Increased Obligations
3) Increased Insulation
4) Difficulty in Dissolving

5. Stages in Interpersonal Relationships:
Development to Dissolution
“Relational dialectics theory”
All relationships can be defined by a series of opposites.

6. Contact
• perceptual Exit
A Six-Stage Model of • interactional
Interpersonal
Relationships.
Involvement
• Testing Exit
• Intensifying
Intimacy
• Interpersonal Exit
commitment
•Social bonding
Repair Deterioration Dissolution
• Intrapersonal • Intrapersonal • Intrapersonal
repair dissatisfaction separation Exit
• Interpersonal • interpersonal • Social/Public
repair deterioration separation

7. A B
H C
G D
(1) Acquaintance
F E

8. A B
H C
G D
(2) Friend
F E

9. A B
H C
G D
(3) Intimate
F E

12. Contact
• perceptual Exit
A Six-Stage Model of • interactional
Interpersonal
Relationships.
Involvement
• Testing Exit
• Intensifying
Intimacy
• Interpersonal Exit
commitment
•Social bonding
Repair Deterioration Dissolution
• Intrapersonal • Intrapersonal • Intrapersonal
repair dissatisfaction separation Exit
• Interpersonal • interpersonal • Social/Public
repair deterioration separation

13. Turning Points in Romantic Relationships
1 Getting to know time
2 Quality time that enables the couple to appreciate
one another and their relationship
3 Physical separation
4 External competition
5 Reunion

14. Thanks.
Universals of
Interpersonal Relationships